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C741 OCD

1985 Talbot Samba

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,929 mi
Last recorded80,929 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Talbot Samba64,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC741 OCD
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 80,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2012 80,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,544 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 77,544 miles

Front Steering column deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 76,599 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 76,599 miles

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

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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C741 OCD is a 1985 Talbot Samba in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C741 OCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C741 OCD registered?

C741 OCD is a 1985 Talbot Samba, first registered on 4 September 1985.

Is C741 OCD safe to buy?

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