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1248 AC

1990 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

1,463 mi
Last recorded1,463 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Ac Cobra10,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1248 AC
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 1,463 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 1,454 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 1,436 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 1,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 1,280 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 1,087 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 989 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 892 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 645 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 471 miles

Rear exhaust runs very close to rear tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2016 320 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 13,439 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 13,232 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 13,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,711 miles

Front number plate cracked

Slight play in nearside rear suspension

Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,490 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside mirror missing

Slight play in nearside rear suspension arm bush

Travel in handbrake

Fail 17 Mar 2011 12,490 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside mirror missing

Slight play in nearside rear suspension arm bush

Travel in handbrake

Pass 4 Mar 2010 11,912 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 10,980 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,288 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 8,969 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 8,969 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 6,420 miles

How Reliable is the Ac Cobra?

Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 880 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
880
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 117
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Stop lamp not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
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1248 AC is a 1990 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1990 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,346 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 Ac Cobra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1248 AC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ac Cobra typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 36 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1248 AC?

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What year was 1248 AC registered?

1248 AC is a 1990 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is 1248 AC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1248 AC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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