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ACC 828A

1980 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,560 mi
Last recorded8,560 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1980 Ac Cobra10,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 828A
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 8,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both with standing (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 8,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both with standing (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 8,333 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 7,621 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 7,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 5,395 miles

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 5,395 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 4,336 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,363 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 2,545 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,842 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 17,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 1,051 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 828A is a 1980 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1980 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 10,594 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 828A, 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 46 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 828A?

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What year was ACC 828A registered?

ACC 828A is a 1980 Ac Cobra, first registered on 16 September 1980.

Is ACC 828A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACC 828A shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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