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686 CKC

1983 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,339 mi
Last recorded7,339 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1983 Ac Cobra6,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration686 CKC
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 7,339 miles

front tyres perished

Oil leak ()

brake pedal spongy

Pass 3 Jul 2014 458 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 454 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 385 miles

Coolant leak

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2011 381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Coolant leak

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 2,601 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2010 2,598 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 56 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Mar 2008 50 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 49 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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686 CKC is a 1983 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 6,707 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 686 CKC, 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 43 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 686 CKC registered?

686 CKC is a 1983 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is 686 CKC safe to buy?

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