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B876 CGO

1985 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,768 mi
Last recorded50,768 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Talbot Samba64,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB876 CGO
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,768 miles

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 50,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

main beam taletale not working

Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,748 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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B876 CGO is a 1985 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B876 CGO, 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 B876 CGO registered?

B876 CGO is a 1985 Talbot Samba, first registered on 29 March 1985.

Is B876 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B876 CGO 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.

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