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LPU 738P

1975 Jba Falcon

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,801 mi
Last recorded60,801 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1975 Jba Falcon46,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPU 738P
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 60,801 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 60,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 60,542 miles

all four tyers perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2022 60,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2.83mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3.03mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2.52mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 59,840 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,601 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 59,521 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 59,445 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 59,440 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40%imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 59,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,359 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 59,359 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 58,749 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,422 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,416 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 57,861 miles

electrical wiring in battery compartment insecure

electrical wiring in engine bay insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2011 57,202 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 57,202 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,458 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,713 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 54,850 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,850 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 54,368 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 53,603 miles

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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LPU 738P is a 1975 Jba Falcon in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1975 Jba Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 46,778 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 LPU 738P, 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 51 years old, this Jba Falcon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LPU 738P registered?

LPU 738P is a 1975 Jba Falcon, first registered on 2 September 1975.

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