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HKL 576Y

1983 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,199 mi
Last recorded83,199 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKL 576Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 83,199 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 May 2021 82,438 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 81,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to underside of body in various areas

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2020 81,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of body in various areas

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2015

lower steering flex slightly split

Fail 18 Sep 2015

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

lower steering flex slightly split

How Reliable is the Talbot Samba?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
388
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
brake binding 42
brake recording little or no effort 33
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
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HKL 576Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 42,747 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Samba fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HKL 576Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Samba typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Talbot Samba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HKL 576Y registered?

HKL 576Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 23 June 1983.

Is HKL 576Y safe to buy?

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