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GRK 266T

1979 Jba Falcon

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

388 mi
Last recorded388 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1979 Jba Falcon14,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRK 266T
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 388 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 348 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 297 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 286 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 286 miles

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

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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GRK 266T is a 1979 Jba Falcon in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jba Falcon fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRK 266T, 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.

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What year was GRK 266T registered?

GRK 266T is a 1979 Jba Falcon, first registered on 4 July 1979.

Is GRK 266T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRK 266T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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