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B717 WRO

1985 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,994 mi
Last recorded86,994 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Talbot Samba64,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB717 WRO
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 86,994 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 86,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 86,985 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 86,974 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 86,967 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,956 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 86,951 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

main beam tell tail not working

Fail 23 Oct 2019 86,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,941 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,718 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 86,618 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 86,618 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking/perished

Fail 23 Sep 2015 88,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,133 miles

INNER SILLS/FLOOR CORRODING

Oil leak

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Fail 30 Sep 2014 86,127 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

INNER SILLS/FLOOR CORRODING

Oil leak

REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,396 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 85,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 85,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 84,821 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 84,635 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre tread cracked.

Pass 15 May 2008 84,386 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 83,845 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B717 WRO is a 1985 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 1985 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 64,049 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 B717 WRO, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Samba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B717 WRO registered?

B717 WRO is a 1985 Talbot Samba, first registered on 20 February 1985.

Is B717 WRO safe to buy?

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