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C343 CFJ

1985 Talbot Samba

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,764 mi
Last recorded77,764 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Talbot Samba64,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC343 CFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 77,764 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f outer sill

Fail 21 Sep 2009 77,764 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f outer sill

Pass 20 Aug 2008 77,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 77,110 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 76,723 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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C343 CFJ is a 1985 Talbot Samba in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C343 CFJ, 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 C343 CFJ registered?

C343 CFJ is a 1985 Talbot Samba, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C343 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C343 CFJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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