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VHZ 232

1979 Jba Falcon

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,791 mi
Last recorded72,791 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 Jba Falcon14,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHZ 232
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 72,791 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 72,445 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all three (3.4 (b) (i))

both number plates deterated

front grill motif removed before test

n/s front tyre perrishing in outer wall

o/a rear hub seal slight leake

Pass 22 May 2021 72,395 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 72,395 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both sides rear trailing arm bushes not in arms (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 71,912 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar bush worn/split

Fail 3 Jun 2019 71,908 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking o/s/r hub seal/axle (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 71,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s/r axle hub seal slight leak

Pass 30 May 2018 71,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 71,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2017 71,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2017 71,647 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,387 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 71,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,511 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,387 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,126 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 67,893 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 67,562 miles

oil leak o/s/r axel

Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,081 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 66,566 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 65,740 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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VHZ 232 is a 1979 Jba Falcon in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHZ 232, 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

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What year was VHZ 232 registered?

VHZ 232 is a 1979 Jba Falcon, first registered on 18 April 1979.

Is VHZ 232 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHZ 232 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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