MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Jba Falcon?
Based on 2,154 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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