What year Talbot Samba Gl is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1984 Talbot Samba Gl has the highest pass rate at 0.1%, out of 1,025 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Talbot Samba Gl MOT failures?

The most common Talbot Samba Gl MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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9,511 vehicles · MOT data 1982–1985 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1984

0.1% first-test pass rate · 1,025 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1983

0.0% first-test pass rate · 3,038 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1985	0.0%	—	131
1984	0.1%	28,676 mi	1,025
1983	0.0%	—	3,038
1982	0.1%	38,586 mi	5,317

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