CarVerify

Free Car Check

C271 GJX

1985 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

47,208 mi
Last recorded47,208 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 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

RegistrationC271 GJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 47,208 miles

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

heavy corrosion to sills body chassis and suspension

multiple welded repairs covered in underseal

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Jun 2020 47,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

heavy corrosion to sills body chassis and suspension

multiple welded repairs covered in underseal

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2019 47,155 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Floor excessively deteriorated Both door steps (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Both wings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis / inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis /inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing Both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wing strut area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body corroded

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,736 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 46,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,289 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 46,251 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,584 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 45,584 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,702 miles

Offside front jacking point corroded to excess not affecting steering or suspension.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 44,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front jacking point corroded to excess not affecting steering or suspension.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,467 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 43,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 43,448 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,542 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,076 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 39,072 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,199 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 38,193 miles

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

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 36,250 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 36,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 35,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,969 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyres cracking around walls

Pass 19 May 2006 32,901 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 32,682 miles

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

C271 GJX is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,632 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 C271 GJX, 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 41 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 C271 GJX?

You can check the full history of C271 GJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C271 GJX registered?

C271 GJX is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 November 1985.

Is C271 GJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C271 GJX shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C271 GJX 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 C271 GJX. 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.