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YPJ 778Y

1983 Talbot Samba

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,373 mi
Last recorded32,373 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2007
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPJ 778Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,373 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 30,174 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,174 miles

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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YPJ 778Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 YPJ 778Y, 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 YPJ 778Y registered?

YPJ 778Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 14 March 1983.

Is YPJ 778Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPJ 778Y shows 3 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.

Does YPJ 778Y have outstanding finance?

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