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GCA 603X

1982 Talbot Samba

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,101 mi
Last recorded45,101 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1982 Talbot Samba56,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCA 603X
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 45,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 45,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance lense broken (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,658 miles

o/s outer sill has a filler patch om it, unable to examine for corrosion without removal.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 44,649 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s outer sill has a filler patch om it, unable to examine for corrosion without removal.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,637 miles

o/s sill corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,628 miles

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

slight bind ar o/s rear brake

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,621 miles

slight bind at rear brakes

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,602 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 44,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,565 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,493 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,372 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 44,372 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GCA 603X is a 1982 Talbot Samba in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 56,385 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 GCA 603X, 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 44 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 GCA 603X registered?

GCA 603X is a 1982 Talbot Samba, first registered on 16 March 1982.

Is GCA 603X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCA 603X shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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