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WDL 245Y

1982 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,432 mi
Last recorded86,432 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Talbot Samba56,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDL 245Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 86,432 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 85,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 85,187 miles

nearside cv gaiter starting to leak around clip

nearside rear brake binding

oil leak from engine

underside of car rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2017 84,033 miles

Boot lock stiff

Nearside Front floor pan jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 84,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Fuel hose insecure clip loose to carburettor (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking carburettor (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Boot lock stiff

Nearside Front floor pan jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside wiper blade split

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,851 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 83,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2014 83,833 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside complete floor cover by welded plates not allowing full inspection and condition of floor/chassis and seat belt anchor mounts

Pass 23 Nov 2007 83,780 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2006 83,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 83,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s handbrake leak

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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WDL 245Y is a 1982 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WDL 245Y, 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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WDL 245Y is a 1982 Talbot Samba, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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