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KAG 589Y

1983 Talbot Samba

Yellow Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,266 mi
Last recorded37,266 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAG 589Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,266 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,834 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 35,833 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 34,533 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 28,826 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 25,099 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,262 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,542 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,293 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

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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KAG 589Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Yellow with a 954cc 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 KAG 589Y, 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 KAG 589Y registered?

KAG 589Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 25 May 1983.

Is KAG 589Y safe to buy?

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