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NGP 92Y

1983 Talbot Samba

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,331 mi
Last recorded32,331 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGP 92Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,331 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,204 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,568 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,282 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

foot brake seems spongy; pedal has long travel

front brake pads seem low

lower efficiency n/s/r foot & hand brake

noise from n/s/r wheel bearing - just acceptable

Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,209 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,099 miles

Coolant leak, possible water pump

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

NSF seat belt damaged

OSR tyre wall perished

Oil Leaks

Wipers smearing

Fail 3 Mar 2006 28,099 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

coolant leak,possible water pump

nsf seat belt damaged

nsr wheel binding,recommend attention

oil leak

osr tyre wall perished

wipers smearing

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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NGP 92Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NGP 92Y, 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 NGP 92Y registered?

NGP 92Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 5 April 1983.

Is NGP 92Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGP 92Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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