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OWU 590W

1980 Jba Falcon

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,991 mi
Last recorded3,991 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Jba Falcon13,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWU 590W
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 3,991 miles

Coolant leak ()

brake pedal travel

Pass 3 Jul 2018 3,892 miles

brake pedal has free play

Pass 20 Apr 2017 3,781 miles

unusual amount of brake pedal travel but overall brake efficiencies passed

Fail 18 Apr 2017 3,780 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 2,797 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2014 2,613 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 2,400 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 2,394 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 1,762 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 11 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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OWU 590W is a 1980 Jba Falcon in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Jba Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 13,158 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 OWU 590W, 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 46 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 OWU 590W registered?

OWU 590W is a 1980 Jba Falcon, first registered on 17 September 1980.

Is OWU 590W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWU 590W shows 10 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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