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YEG 915Y

1982 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,665 mi
Last recorded11,665 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1982 Talbot Samba56,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEG 915Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 11,665 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

off side front chassis slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 11,665 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side front chassis slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 11,489 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 11,489 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2011 11,375 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 11,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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YEG 915Y is a 1982 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 YEG 915Y, 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 YEG 915Y registered?

YEG 915Y is a 1982 Talbot Samba, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is YEG 915Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEG 915Y shows 6 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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