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BTG 65T

1978 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,502 mi
Last recorded21,502 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Ac Cobra12,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTG 65T
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 21,502 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 21,438 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 21,395 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 21,394 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 21,384 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 21,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Play in both rear outer coupling joints/bushes.

Steering column, lower bearing and u/j have play.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 21,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in both rear outer coupling joints/bushes.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 21,304 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 21,234 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 21,120 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 21,068 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 209,174 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 20,786 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,099 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,050 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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BTG 65T is a 1978 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 12,273 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 BTG 65T, 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 48 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 BTG 65T?

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What year was BTG 65T registered?

BTG 65T is a 1978 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BTG 65T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTG 65T shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BTG 65T have outstanding finance?

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