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AMJ 781S

1978 Jba Falcon

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,500 mi
Last recorded2,500 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1978 Jba Falcon15,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMJ 781S
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 2,500 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2008 2,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 2,248 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 2,244 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 1,739 miles

How Reliable is the Jba Falcon?

Based on 2,154 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Steering rack gaiter split 34
Registration plate lamp not working 25
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 24
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AMJ 781S is a 1978 Jba Falcon in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Jba Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 15,703 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 Jba Falcon fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AMJ 781S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jba Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Jba Falcon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AMJ 781S registered?

AMJ 781S is a 1978 Jba Falcon, first registered on 18 July 1978.

Is AMJ 781S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMJ 781S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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