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C276 CTC

1986 Talbot Samba

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,088 mi
Last recorded57,088 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1986 Talbot Samba51,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC276 CTC
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,088 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 57,077 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 55,587 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,948 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 53,748 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,208 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 47,208 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,923 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 38,992 miles

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

One rear silencer mounting broken

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,992 miles

One rear silencer mounting broken

Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,031 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,924 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 13,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre cracking inner wall

offside rear tyre cracking outside wall

Pass 10 Oct 2008 13,970 miles

offside front tyre cracking inner wall

offside rear tyre cracking outside wall

Pass 10 Oct 2007 13,385 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 12,830 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 12,249 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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C276 CTC is a 1986 Talbot Samba in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1986 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,830 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 C276 CTC, 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 40 years old, this Talbot Samba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C276 CTC registered?

C276 CTC is a 1986 Talbot Samba, first registered on 29 April 1986.

Is C276 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C276 CTC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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