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ACC 838A

1976 Ac Cobra

Grey Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

4,247 mi
Last recorded4,247 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1976 Ac Cobra7,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 838A
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 4,247 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 3,072 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 3,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 2,883 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 2,892 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 2,803 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 2,803 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 2,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 2,800 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 2,631 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 2,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 2,069 miles

propshaft to chassis clearance tight

Fail 9 Feb 2007 2,066 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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 838A is a 1976 Ac Cobra in Grey with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1976 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 7,650 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 838A, 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 50 years old, this Ac Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACC 838A?

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What year was ACC 838A registered?

ACC 838A is a 1976 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is ACC 838A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACC 838A 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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