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ACV 8

1990 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

1,520 mi
Last recorded1,520 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Ac Cobra10,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACV 8
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 1,520 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 1,508 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 1,491 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 1,436 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 1,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 1,316 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 1,258 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 1,184 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 1,120 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 1,109 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 1,085 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 1,073 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 1,010 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 998 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 982 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 972 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 965 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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ACV 8 is a 1990 Ac Cobra in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1990 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,346 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 ACV 8, 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 36 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 ACV 8?

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What year was ACV 8 registered?

ACV 8 is a 1990 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is ACV 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACV 8 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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