CarVerify

Free Car Check

J275 GSR

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

70,289 mi
Last recorded70,289 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ275 GSR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 70,289 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 70,289 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 70,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wing slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner Wing slightly corroded

Offside Front Outer Wing slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2024 70,141 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle cuts out on idle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Wing slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Wing slightly corroded

Offside Front Wing slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 69,654 miles

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 68,245 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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,968 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 63,767 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside body outer sill corroded/holed

Nearside body under sill badly corroded/holed

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight up and down movement in steering column

Fail 11 Sep 2018 63,703 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside body outer sill corroded/holed

Nearside body under sill badly corroded/holed

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight up and down movement in steering column

Pass 20 Nov 2017 63,661 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside inner sill area corroded and holed

Pass 14 Jan 2017 62,682 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 57,454 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 54,133 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 54,133 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 53,626 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,504 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,452 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 53,452 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 53,451 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,897 miles

slight movement in front seats ;rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 Mar 2009 52,897 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight movement in front seats ;rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Feb 2008 50,605 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 50,605 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,499 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 48,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 47,202 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 47,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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
Full Talbot Express reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J275 GSR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 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 J275 GSR, 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 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J275 GSR?

You can check the full history of J275 GSR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J275 GSR registered?

J275 GSR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J275 GSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J275 GSR shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J275 GSR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J275 GSR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.