MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
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
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
lower steering flex slightly split
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for HKL 576Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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