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SBV 481T

1979 Jba Falcon

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,246 mi
Last recorded25,246 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 Jba Falcon14,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBV 481T
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,246 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 25,246 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 24,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 23,237 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 23,237 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,650 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 19,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 18,605 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,729 miles

advised baffels loose in box

advised osr wheel slight bend

advised slight play front hub bearings

Fail 30 Mar 2009

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advised baffels loose in box

advised osr wheel slight bend

advised slight play front hub bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,292 miles

advised water leak from bottom rad pipe

advised water leak from washer bottel seal

Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,062 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 15,062 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 14,123 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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SBV 481T is a 1979 Jba Falcon in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1979 Jba Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 14,110 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 SBV 481T, 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 47 years old, this Jba Falcon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SBV 481T registered?

SBV 481T is a 1979 Jba Falcon, first registered on 31 May 1979.

Is SBV 481T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBV 481T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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