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ACC 848A

1979 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

9,291 mi
Last recorded9,291 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Ac Cobra7,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 848A
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 9,291 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 9,167 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 9,123 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 8,879 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 8,559 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 8,210 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 7,821 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 7,288 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 7,288 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 6,365 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 5,779 miles

Slight oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 4,698 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 4,205 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 4,137 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 4,031 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 3,949 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 3,699 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 2,599 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 1,588 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 65 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 24 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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 848A is a 1979 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1979 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 7,860 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 848A, 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 47 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACC 848A registered?

ACC 848A is a 1979 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is ACC 848A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACC 848A shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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