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DRS 141D

1989 Jba Falcon

Cream Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,693 mi
Last recorded90,693 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Jba Falcon18,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 141D
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 90,693 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 90,575 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (void bush) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 9 Jul 2024 90,541 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jul 2024 90,530 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 90,516 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack arms have a fair amount of play but not felt at steering wheel ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 90,035 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020 90,017 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both upper radius arms having slight movement in rear bushes

Fail 27 Jun 2020 90,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand Brake cable has restricted free movement

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both upper radius arms having slight movement in rear bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,918 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,703 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake signs off binding.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,442 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

exhaust front flanges very slightly loose but secure

Fail 4 Jul 2015 89,394 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

exhaust front flanges very slightly loose but secure

Fail 3 Jul 2015 89,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 89,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 88,845 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 88,498 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 87,548 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,570 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 86,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 85,271 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 85,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DRS 141D is a 1989 Jba Falcon in Cream with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Jba Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 18,100 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 DRS 141D, 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 37 years old, this Jba Falcon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DRS 141D registered?

DRS 141D is a 1989 Jba Falcon, first registered on 7 March 1989.

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