What year Talbot Samba Style is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1985 Talbot Samba Style has the highest pass rate at 0.1%, out of 1,198 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Talbot Samba Style MOT failures?

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

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Talbot Samba Style — Reliability by Year

4,496 vehicles · MOT data 1985–1986 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1985

0.1% first-test pass rate · 1,198 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1986

0.0% first-test pass rate · 3,298 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1986	0.0%	57,082 mi	3,298
1985	0.1%	78,617 mi	1,198

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