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D914 XNR

1986 Talbot Samba

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,113 mi
Last recorded53,113 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1986 Talbot Samba51,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD914 XNR
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,113 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 53,113 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,641 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 50,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,504 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion n/s boot area

corrosion n/s front wing

corrosion o/s front floor pan,near to seat mountings

corrosion o/s front wing

Fail 28 Jan 2011 42,237 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion n/s boot area

corrosion n/s front wing

corrosion o/s front floor pan,near to seat mountings

corrosion o/s front wing

Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,049 miles

offside floor pan corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2010 32,045 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside floor corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2005 32,018 miles

BOTH TC ARM BUSHES PERISHING==BOTH TREND BOOTS SPLIT CLUTCH CABLE LOOSE==WIPERS POOR==SLAM PANEL NSF ROTTED THROUGH==OIL LEAKS==BLUE SMOKE FROM EXH==

OSF FLOOR ROTTED THROUGH? REQ WELDING ASAP==

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jul 2005 32,018 miles

BOTH TC ARM BUSHES PERISHING==BOTH TREND BOOTS SPLIT CLUTCH CABLE LOOSE==WIPERS POOR==SLAM PANEL NSF ROTTED THROUGH==OIL LEAKS==BLUE SMOKE FROM EXH==

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

OSF FLOOR ROTTED THROUGH? REQ WELDING ASAP==

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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D914 XNR is a 1986 Talbot Samba in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D914 XNR, 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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D914 XNR is a 1986 Talbot Samba, first registered on 22 August 1986.

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