MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,387 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
o/s headlamp reflector poor condition serviceable on test
various underbody repairs underseal applied unadle to determine quality of these repairs
Battery insecure
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
o/s headlamp reflector poor condition serviceable on test
various underbody repairs underseal applied unadle to determine quality of these repairs
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Samba?
Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C297 DRJ is a 1986 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C297 DRJ, 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 C297 DRJ registered?
C297 DRJ is a 1986 Talbot Samba, first registered on 31 January 1986.
Is C297 DRJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for C297 DRJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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