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B3 AST

2001 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,442 mi
Last recorded4,442 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Ac Cobra8,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 AST
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 4,442 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 3,986 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 3,575 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 3,532 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 3,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both rear exhaust pipes are against the brake calipers

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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B3 AST is a 2001 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 8,455 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 B3 AST, 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 25 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B3 AST?

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What year was B3 AST registered?

B3 AST is a 2001 Ac Cobra, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is B3 AST safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 AST shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B3 AST have outstanding finance?

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