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R358 XVM

1997 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

56,627 mi
Last recorded56,627 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Talbot Express54,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 XVM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 56,627 miles

Corrosion around windscreen

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lamp lens is damaged

Offside Rear Suspension torsion bar not hanging (rigid) when vehicle jacked up

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 55,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation / water in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension torsion bar not hanging (rigid) when vehicle jacked up

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 55,550 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation / water in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension torsion bar not hanging (rigid) when vehicle jacked up

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 54,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Possibly affected by park brake cable or lever on shoe (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension torsion bar not hanging (rigid) when vehicle jacked up

Fail 9 May 2024 54,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected with indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Possibly affected by park brake cable or lever on shoe (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension torsion bar not hanging (rigid) when vehicle jacked up

Pass 27 Apr 2023 54,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch next to lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2023 54,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch in 2 places. Spring mount and engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch next to lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 52,651 miles

Offside Rear Suspension does not drop when jacked up. No movement found.

Tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Off side wheel bearing not checked,brake binding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 51,429 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft boot clip missing

Offside Rear Off side wheel bearing not checked,brake binding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 50,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 50,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 50,008 miles

3 of 4 exhaust system supporting rubbers missing but system is still secure

Pass 23 May 2016 48,916 miles

2 exhaust rubbers missing but system still secure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 23 May 2016 48,916 miles

2 exhaust rubbers missing but system still secure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,531 miles

2 rubber exhaust hangers missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system has slight corroision

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,344 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pipes corroided

Fail 9 Apr 2014 45,344 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pipes corroided

Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear lamp lense cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2013 38,447 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear lamp lense cracked

Pass 16 May 2011 37,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake warning light on

front brake discs corroded/pitted inside face please keep checked

o/s/r lower lamp lens cracked/taped up please keep checked for white lights

Pass 5 May 2010 35,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warring light on

o/s/r lamp lens broken around fog light taped up temp repair

Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,856 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 32,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 32,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,406 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,248 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 23,248 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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R358 XVM is a 1997 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1997 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 54,242 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 Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R358 XVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R358 XVM is a 1997 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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