What year Talbot Samba Ls is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1986 Talbot Samba Ls has the highest pass rate at 0.0%, out of 168 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Talbot Samba Ls MOT failures?

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

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18,888 vehicles · MOT data 1982–1986 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1986

0.0% first-test pass rate · 168 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1982

0.0% first-test pass rate · 5,365 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1986	0.0%	—	168
1985	0.0%	—	1,422
1984	0.0%	37,546 mi	3,397
1983	0.0%	59,273 mi	8,536
1982	0.0%	37,406 mi	5,365

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