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813 GAU

1978 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 6895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,126 mi
Last recorded8,126 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Ac Cobra12,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration813 GAU
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 8,126 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 8,098 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 8,060 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 7,855 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 7,775 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 7,615 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 7,517 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 6,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 6,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 6,905 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 6,852 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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813 GAU is a 1978 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 6,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1978 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 12,273 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 813 GAU, 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 48 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 813 GAU registered?

813 GAU is a 1978 Ac Cobra, first registered on 7 April 1978.

Is 813 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 813 GAU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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