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TCF 833Y

1982 Talbot Samba

Bronze Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,757 mi
Last recorded37,757 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1982 Talbot Samba56,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCF 833Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2007 37,757 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 37,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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TCF 833Y is a 1982 Talbot Samba in Bronze with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 56,385 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 TCF 833Y, 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 44 years old, this Talbot Samba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TCF 833Y registered?

TCF 833Y is a 1982 Talbot Samba, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is TCF 833Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCF 833Y 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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