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C639 JAM

1985 Talbot Samba

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,272 mi
Last recorded53,272 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1985 Talbot Samba64,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC639 JAM
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,272 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,928 miles

offside front wing corrroded

slight blow on rear section of exhaust

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,844 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 25,075 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,075 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 23,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2007 23,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2006 23,490 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 23,127 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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C639 JAM is a 1985 Talbot Samba in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C639 JAM, 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 C639 JAM registered?

C639 JAM is a 1985 Talbot Samba, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C639 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C639 JAM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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