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FTA 79Y

1983 Talbot Samba

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,156 mi
Last recorded22,156 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTA 79Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 22,156 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 21,934 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 21,853 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 21,647 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 21,269 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,259 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 20,768 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 19,589 miles

advise both front anti roll bar to track control arm bushes in poor condition! advise replacement!

Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,610 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 18,599 miles

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

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

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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FTA 79Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 42,747 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 FTA 79Y, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Samba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FTA 79Y registered?

FTA 79Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 17 May 1983.

Is FTA 79Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTA 79Y shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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