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RHG 157X

1982 Jba Falcon

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,203 mi
Last recorded35,203 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHG 157X
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 35,203 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 35,030 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 34,818 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 34,650 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 34,144 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,993 miles

Oil leak Engine has minor oil leak ()

Oil leak Rear Axle has a minor oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 33,971 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine has minor oil leak ()

Oil leak Rear Axle has a minor oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak From engine ()

Oil leak From gearbox ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,843 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,780 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,616 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,372 miles

slight play steering column joint

Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,412 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,941 miles

advise adjustment of handbrake

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,497 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,877 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leaks from auto box hose and sump pan

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,696 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,357 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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RHG 157X is a 1982 Jba Falcon in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

The most common reason a Jba Falcon fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RHG 157X, 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 44 years old, this Jba Falcon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RHG 157X is a 1982 Jba Falcon, first registered on 29 March 1982.

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