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GKR 875Y

1983 Talbot Samba

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,096 mi
Last recorded87,096 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKR 875Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 87,096 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 87,096 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GKR 875Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GKR 875Y, 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 GKR 875Y registered?

GKR 875Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 16 June 1983.

Is GKR 875Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKR 875Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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