MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
near side floor corrosion in a non presscribed area
near side front inner cv boot cracking
rear floor light corrosion and off side front chassis
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
light corrosion on sills
near side front floor light corrosion
How Reliable is the Talbot Samba?
Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C498 DUM is a 1986 Talbot Samba in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1986 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 C498 DUM, 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 40 years old, this Talbot Samba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C498 DUM registered?
C498 DUM is a 1986 Talbot Samba, first registered on 24 June 1986.
Is C498 DUM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C498 DUM shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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