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VTP 948T

1979 Jba Falcon

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,085 mi
Last recorded77,085 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Jba Falcon14,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTP 948T
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 77,085 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,875 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 76,558 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 76,552 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,380 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,159 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 76,151 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 75,973 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 75,964 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,805 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 75,757 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 75,414 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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VTP 948T is a 1979 Jba Falcon in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTP 948T, 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 VTP 948T registered?

VTP 948T is a 1979 Jba Falcon, first registered on 4 June 1979.

Is VTP 948T safe to buy?

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