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ACC 811A

1981 Ac Cobra

Grey Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,302 mi
Last recorded22,302 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Ac Cobra7,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 811A
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 22,302 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 21,860 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 21,710 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 21,528 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 21,184 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 20,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,202 miles

Oil dampness around rear axle

Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,731 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,219 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 19,200 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,658 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,163 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 14,658 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,880 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 811A is a 1981 Ac Cobra in Grey with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1981 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 7,479 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 ACC 811A, 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 45 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 ACC 811A?

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What year was ACC 811A registered?

ACC 811A is a 1981 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ACC 811A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACC 811A shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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