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C523 AKO

1985 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,738 mi
Last recorded47,738 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 Talbot Samba64,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC523 AKO
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,738 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 47,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2006 42,847 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

battery insecure

offside front slam panel corroded

Fail 11 May 2006 42,847 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

offside front slam panel corroded

Pass 19 May 2005 37,536 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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C523 AKO is a 1985 Talbot Samba in Red with a 954cc 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 C523 AKO, 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 C523 AKO registered?

C523 AKO is a 1985 Talbot Samba, first registered on 20 September 1985.

Is C523 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C523 AKO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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