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B260 JPD

1984 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,908 mi
Last recorded66,908 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Talbot Samba66,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB260 JPD
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 66,908 miles

n/s front outer cv gaitor deterrioated

n/s front suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2023 66,702 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 66,595 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,283 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,009 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 66,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 65,775 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer rusting

rear registration plate faded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 65,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,969 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,519 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 64,519 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,911 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 63,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking!

o/s/r tyre cracking!

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,887 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,918 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,232 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 61,231 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front brake pads are low

Pass 5 Jul 2010 60,292 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 58,302 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 58,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 57,235 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight uneven braking at rear (brake check recomended)

slight wear in both front lower track control arm bushes

Pass 26 May 2006 55,975 miles

front lower arm bushes worn

Fail 23 May 2006 55,973 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front track control arm bushes perished on outside

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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B260 JPD is a 1984 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 66,036 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 B260 JPD, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Samba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B260 JPD is a 1984 Talbot Samba, first registered on 2 August 1984.

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