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C383 YKK

1985 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,812 mi
Last recorded50,812 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ac Cobra10,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC383 YKK
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 50,812 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 30,807 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 30,636 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 30,221 miles

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Fail 1 Jun 2023 30,220 miles

Emissions unable to be completed melting exhaust probe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Pass 1 Jun 2022 29,765 miles

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Fail 31 May 2022 29,765 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Pass 16 Jul 2019 29,505 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 27,878 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 27,878 miles

Central Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,039 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,917 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 22,047 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 22,047 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 21,829 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 21,744 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,470 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 21,470 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2009 19,257 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,327 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 14,204 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 11,741 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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C383 YKK is a 1985 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 10,209 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 C383 YKK, 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 41 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 C383 YKK registered?

C383 YKK is a 1985 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C383 YKK safe to buy?

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