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UFN 14

1982 Jba Falcon

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

38,984 mi
Last recorded38,984 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFN 14
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 38,984 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 38,147 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 38,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 37,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 37,646 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 37,033 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 37,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 34,774 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 34,774 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,930 miles

play in lower steering column

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,605 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 29,387 miles

cracking around all four tyre sidewalls plus cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 1 May 2015 29,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracking around all four tyre sidewalls plus cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,790 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,913 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 26,913 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2012 24,747 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 23,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,971 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 23,275 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 23,275 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 22,670 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,270 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 21,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,297 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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UFN 14 is a 1982 Jba Falcon in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

The most common reason a Jba Falcon fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UFN 14, 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 44 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 UFN 14 registered?

UFN 14 is a 1982 Jba Falcon, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is UFN 14 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFN 14 shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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