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B936 PFH

1985 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,827 mi
Last recorded94,827 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1985 Talbot Samba64,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB936 PFH
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 94,827 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 94,824 miles

Near side boot pan light corrosion

Near side front upper baulk head light corrosion

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side front floor pan light corrosion

Off side rear outer sill skin light corrosion

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 94,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Near side boot pan light corrosion

Near side front upper baulk head light corrosion

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side front floor pan light corrosion

Off side rear outer sill skin light corrosion

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 94,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

advise underbody has lots of welding repairs

brake pipes corroding

offside front inner wheel arch area badly corroded and holed

oil leak

rear bumper missing

rear panel heavily corroded and holed

weld repairs to rear top strut mount areas

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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B936 PFH is a 1985 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B936 PFH, 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 B936 PFH registered?

B936 PFH is a 1985 Talbot Samba, first registered on 19 March 1985.

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