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ACC 798A

2002 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,990 mi
Last recorded17,990 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Ac Cobra8,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 798A
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 17,990 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 17,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 17,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 176,159 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 176,159 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 17,515 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 17,470 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 17,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 17,399 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 17,357 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 17,336 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 16,860 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2016 16,860 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,400 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 16,400 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 16,159 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 15,920 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 15,736 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,208 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 14,717 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 13,571 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,259 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 13,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,048 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 10,759 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,440 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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ACC 798A is a 2002 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 8,686 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 ACC 798A, 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 24 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ACC 798A registered?

ACC 798A is a 2002 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is ACC 798A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACC 798A shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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