1960 Talbot Rapier 1.5L Petrol · 980 YME
1960 Talbot Rapier (1.5L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 1960. Recorded mileage 45,831 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT RAPIER
- Year / Origin
- 1960
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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980 YME Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 45,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
980 YME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1960 Talbot Rapier (980 YME) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
980 YME Mileage History
- 18/05/202244,169 mi
- 16/05/202344,412 mi+243 mi
- 18/07/202445,702 mi+1,290 mi
- 14/05/202545,831 mi+129 mi
Average of roughly 556 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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