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WS 361

1999 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests48 (34 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,799 mi
Last recorded59,799 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWS 361
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

34 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 59,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2026 59,781 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 59,758 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 70,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 70,804 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 59,372 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / Cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 70,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 57,344 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 57,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis leg corroded by front and rear subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 70,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 50,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 50,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 70,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 44,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 44,393 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,476 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 70,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 32,972 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 32,968 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 70,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 27,337 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 27,332 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 21,207 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,866 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,267 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 18,237 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Slight corrosion ns inner sill

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 15,234 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 15,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 69,288 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion both sides of rear chassis

Fail 21 Mar 2015 69,288 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion both sides of rear chassis

Pass 9 Jul 2014 13,761 miles

NS + OS front inner wings slightly corroded

NS upper marker lamps defective

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,002 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,718 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,707 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,697 miles

front raditor support very rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2010 13,688 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 107,835 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 107,835 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 13,545 miles

front cross member corrodied out side prescride area

Pass 1 Aug 2009 102,359 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 102,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 102,321 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,040 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,116 miles

Front body crossmember corroding.

Offside front brake pipe starting to corrode.

Very slight play in nearside front wheel bearings.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 10,797 miles

Spare tyre defective

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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WS 361 is a 1999 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WS 361, 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 27 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WS 361 is a 1999 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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