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SFV 156T

1979 Jba Falcon

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

44,018 mi
Last recorded44,018 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1979 Jba Falcon14,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFV 156T
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2010 44,018 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,994 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 43,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SFV 156T is a 1979 Jba Falcon in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 SFV 156T, 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 SFV 156T registered?

SFV 156T is a 1979 Jba Falcon, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is SFV 156T safe to buy?

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