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UUR 296

1979 Jba Falcon

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,283 mi
Last recorded4,283 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1979 Jba Falcon14,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUR 296
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 4,283 miles

Front Lower balljoint split pins missing both sides

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 4,283 miles

Front Lower balljoint split pins missing both sides

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 4,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 4,205 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 4,091 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 3,994 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 3,840 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 3,753 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 3,632 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 3,519 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 3,425 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 3,217 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 2,993 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 2,874 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 2,783 miles

fitted with black /white number plates

Pass 12 Jun 2006 2,319 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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UUR 296 is a 1979 Jba Falcon in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 UUR 296, 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 UUR 296 registered?

UUR 296 is a 1979 Jba Falcon, first registered on 11 April 1979.

Is UUR 296 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUR 296 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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