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A26 COB

1990 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

12,991 mi
Last recorded12,991 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ac Cobra10,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 12,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp masks fitted .

Pass 11 Jun 2024 12,672 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 12,418 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 12,073 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 11,751 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 11,278 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 10,850 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 10,487 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 9,878 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 10,217 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 8,943 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2012 7,809 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 6,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr upper exhaust rubber mounting - split.

os mirror slight movement.

osf tyre - cut on the inner wall.

slight play on the steering wheel.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 6,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsr upper exhaust rubber mounting - split.

os mirror slight movement.

osf tyre - cut on the inner wall.

slight play on the steering wheel.

Pass 10 May 2010 5,798 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 5,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,977 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 3,752 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 2,111 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 52 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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A26 COB is a 1990 Ac Cobra in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 A26 COB, 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 A26 COB?

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What year was A26 COB registered?

A26 COB is a 1990 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is A26 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 COB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A26 COB have outstanding finance?

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