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HMJ 376Y

1983 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,144 mi
Last recorded48,144 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMJ 376Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,144 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 48,143 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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HMJ 376Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HMJ 376Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HMJ 376Y registered?

HMJ 376Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 10 March 1983.

Is HMJ 376Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMJ 376Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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