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C753 SJH

1986 Talbot Samba

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,360 mi
Last recorded68,360 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Talbot Samba51,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC753 SJH
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 68,360 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,777 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,876 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 66,872 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,670 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,023 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,166 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 65,166 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 64,287 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 64,287 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,974 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 62,974 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 61,677 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 61,677 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 60,459 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 60,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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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C753 SJH is a 1986 Talbot Samba in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C753 SJH, 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 C753 SJH registered?

C753 SJH is a 1986 Talbot Samba, first registered on 5 June 1986.

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