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Talbot Samba

Red · Petrol · 1984 · 954 cc

A521 KELMOT history

A521 KEL is a red petrol Talbot Samba first used on 2 Mar 1984. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 66,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2025
Mileage
66,961 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A521 KEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Samba
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
954 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
2 Mar 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

A521 KEL was last recorded at 66,961 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2019: 63,628 miles, lower than 83,627 miles on 8 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,036 miles · 15 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
925 miles
Average per year
1,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 66,961 miles
  • 2022 – 66,036 miles
  • 2019 – 63,628 miles
  • 2018 – 60,462 miles
  • 2016 – 55,481 miles
  • 2015 – 51,014 miles
  • 2014 – 48,849 miles
  • 2013 – 46,960 miles
  • 2012 – 45,200 miles
  • 2011 – 44,306 miles
  • 2010 – 43,802 miles
  • 2006 – 43,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,961 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front anti roll bar bushes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,961 miles (+925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,961 miles
    Test number
    323625533389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass66,036 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,036 miles
    Test number
    367068431172
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,034 miles (+2,406)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,034 miles
    Test number
    436468068191
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements stuck on (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass63,628 miles (-19,999)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,628 miles
    Test number
    330387688864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,627 miles (+23,165)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,627 miles
    Test number
    436107178502
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass60,462 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,462 miles
    Test number
    498985554579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,455 miles (+4,974)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,455 miles
    Test number
    228770254432
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  8. Pass55,481 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,481 miles
    Test number
    371420791079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,477 miles (+4,463)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,477 miles
    Test number
    491665770872
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass51,014 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,014 miles
    Test number
    710386252655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,849 miles (+1,889)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,849 miles
    Test number
    795054374242
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass46,960 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,960 miles
    Test number
    948430803287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,200 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,200 miles
    Test number
    198920102217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,306 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,306 miles
    Test number
    826712301266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,802 miles
    Test number
    254635570490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,802 miles (+451)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,802 miles
    Test number
    684655270117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass43,351 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,351 miles
    Test number
    942544996101
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOuter sills rusty.steering column u/j perished.

Questions about A521 KEL

Does A521 KEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A521 KEL expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A521 KEL?
The MOT on A521 KEL expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A521 KEL done?
A521 KEL was recorded at 66,961 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 1,348 miles a year.
Has A521 KEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A521 KEL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on A521 KEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A521 KEL find?
A521 KEL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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