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A399 EPA

1983 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,214 mi
Last recorded10,214 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Ac Cobra6,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA399 EPA
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 10,214 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 10,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 10,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 9,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 9,775 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front wheel bearing centre dust cap missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake bleed off pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale missing on dash not working (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower steering rack colum uj worn slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

engine idling fast

slight oil leaks from diff/gearbox/engine

wiper motor weak on operation

Fail 24 May 2019 9,772 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front wheel bearing centre dust cap missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake bleed off pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale missing on dash not working (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower steering rack colum uj worn slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

engine idling fast

slight oil leaks from diff/gearbox/engine

wiper motor weak on operation

Pass 25 May 2018 9,716 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 9,649 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 9,493 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 9,419 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 9,383 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 9,088 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 8,978 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 8,835 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 8,542 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 8,443 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 8,291 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 8,257 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 7,933 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 7,966 miles

Inner Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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A399 EPA is a 1983 Ac Cobra in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 A399 EPA, 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.

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What year was A399 EPA registered?

A399 EPA is a 1983 Ac Cobra, first registered on 13 October 1983.

Is A399 EPA safe to buy?

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