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B783 MLS

1984 Jba Falcon

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

17,846 mi
Last recorded17,846 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Jba Falcon4,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB783 MLS
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 17,846 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 17,424 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 17,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 16,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 15,921 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 15,894 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 29 Jul 2019 15,889 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 15,630 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 15,327 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 14,997 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 14,997 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,843 miles

O/S/F outer side light not working

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 14,843 miles

O/S/F outer side light not working

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,329 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,738 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 13,109 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 13,109 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 12,699 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 12,284 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 12,284 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,809 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 11,809 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,205 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 11,205 miles

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

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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B783 MLS is a 1984 Jba Falcon in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1984 Jba Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 4,982 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 B783 MLS, 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 42 years old, this Jba Falcon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B783 MLS registered?

B783 MLS is a 1984 Jba Falcon, first registered on 9 August 1984.

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