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SLS 872T

1979 Jba Falcon

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,724 mi
Last recorded10,724 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 Jba Falcon14,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLS 872T
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 10,724 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 10,724 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 10,679 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 10,622 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 10,561 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 10,561 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 10,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 10,547 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,435 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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SLS 872T is a 1979 Jba Falcon in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SLS 872T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SLS 872T?

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What year was SLS 872T registered?

SLS 872T is a 1979 Jba Falcon, first registered on 10 January 1979.

Is SLS 872T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLS 872T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SLS 872T have outstanding finance?

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