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753 AKE

1973 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,081 mi
Last recorded1,081 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1973 Ac Cobra12,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration753 AKE
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 1,081 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 745 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 606 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 46 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UJ's at rear need greasing

Fail 22 Mar 2011 46 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

UJ's at rear need greasing

Pass 6 Jul 2009 9 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 9 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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753 AKE is a 1973 Ac Cobra in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.4% with a typical mileage of 12,542 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 753 AKE, 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 53 years old, this Ac Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 753 AKE registered?

753 AKE is a 1973 Ac Cobra, first registered on 12 June 1973.

Is 753 AKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 753 AKE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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