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FMJ 249T

1979 Jba Falcon

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

753 mi
Last recorded753 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Jba Falcon14,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMJ 249T
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 753 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 728 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 711 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 709 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 681 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 674 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 645 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 593 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 592 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 560 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 445 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 351 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 237 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 92 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 37 miles

NSR and OSR tyre walls show evidence of being driven with insufficient inflation

Fail 24 Jun 2013 36 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NSR and OSR tyre walls show evidence of being driven with insufficient inflation

Pass 28 Jun 2012 46 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 20 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front indicator lamp inscure

Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,777 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 50,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 50,046 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 50,044 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 49,956 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 49,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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FMJ 249T is a 1979 Jba Falcon in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FMJ 249T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FMJ 249T registered?

FMJ 249T is a 1979 Jba Falcon, first registered on 17 April 1979.

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