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3 OXP

1996 Ac Cobra

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,210 mi
Last recorded4,210 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Ac Cobra5,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 OXP
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 4,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 4,207 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 4,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 4,188 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 4,184 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 4,171 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 4,167 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 4,162 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 4,153 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 3,945 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 3,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 3,553 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 3,354 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 3,343 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 3,306 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 3,300 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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3 OXP is a 1996 Ac Cobra in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 5,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 3 OXP, 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 30 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 3 OXP?

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What year was 3 OXP registered?

3 OXP is a 1996 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is 3 OXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 OXP shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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