MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Talbot Samba?
Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B818 BFJ is a 1985 Talbot Samba in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 B818 BFJ, 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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B818 BFJ is a 1985 Talbot Samba, first registered on 1 June 1985.
Is B818 BFJ safe to buy?
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