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VBN 359

1980 Jba Falcon

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,730 mi
Last recorded23,730 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1980 Jba Falcon13,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBN 359
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,730 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,249 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 22,239 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 22,222 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

imbalance of 43% between rear brakes

nearside and offside front tie bar bushes

offside rear tyre sidewall on the inside edge has almost been worn away

play in top steering column mounting

Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,606 miles

exhaust runs very close to offside rear tyre approx 6mm clearance

handbrake cables require some attention,nearside not clipped and running through coil spring,offside hard fast against the exhaust

lower steering coupling just touching bottom hose and is chaffing through it

Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,485 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 15,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

rear shock absorber lower mountings need a large washer to prevent the shock absorberfrom sliding off in the event of bush wear

Pass 28 Feb 2006 10,491 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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VBN 359 is a 1980 Jba Falcon in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Jba Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 13,158 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 VBN 359, 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 46 years old, this Jba Falcon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBN 359 registered?

VBN 359 is a 1980 Jba Falcon, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is VBN 359 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBN 359 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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