MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,577 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
o/s/r lens temproay repared
o/s/r tyre tiny cuts on walls
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Rear Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Samba?
Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C240 SCF is a 1986 Talbot Samba in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 C240 SCF, 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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How do I check the history of C240 SCF?
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What year was C240 SCF registered?
C240 SCF is a 1986 Talbot Samba, first registered on 27 June 1986.
Is C240 SCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for C240 SCF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C240 SCF have outstanding finance?
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