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Q862RDS

1989 Jba Falcon

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,685 mi
Last recorded72,685 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Jba Falcon18,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ862RDS
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 72,685 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 71,521 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 69,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 68,577 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 68,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 67,496 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,005 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 62,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,010 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,593 miles

3way brake pipe union slight weep,NOT LEAKING

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,589 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,996 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,208 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,487 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 49,483 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,597 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 47,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,803 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 41,315 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 41,315 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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Q862RDS is a 1989 Jba Falcon in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 Q862RDS, 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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Q862RDS is a 1989 Jba Falcon, first registered on 22 November 1989.

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