MOT reliability
Talbot Samba style
4,506 vehicles · 8 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4,506 Talbot Samba style vehicles and 8 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Samba style has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 72,998 miles.
4,506
Vehicles
8
MOT tests
2,134
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Talbot Samba style problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Talbot Samba style MOT tests:
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Other133%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
Talbot Samba style pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (4,506)
Most common Talbot Samba style MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Talbot Samba style MOT tests:
- both front tyres are on the limit. (1 times)
- overall condition of vehicle is on minimum. (1 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
- Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
Talbot Samba style pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 72,998 |
Talbot Samba style reliability FAQ
Across 4,506 Talbot Samba style vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Talbot Samba style MOT issues are:
both front tyres are on the limit.; overall condition of vehicle is on minimum.; Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3).
The typical Talbot Samba style in our data has covered around
72,998 miles.
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