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CEH 400T

1978 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1978 Ac Cobra12,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEH 400T
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 2 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 2 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2012

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Dec 2012

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

boot lid secures but still rattles

hazard warning lamp tell tale fitted but switch is not clearly visible and may not be fitted

offside front lower ball joint insecure but prevents ingress of dirt

offside headlamp image poor

steering rack has slight lateral movement

wiring in offside rear arch has evidence of rubbing tyre

loose wiring loom around pedals

Fail 12 Apr 2012 2 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 4 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 2 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 2 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 2 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 2 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 2 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 2 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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CEH 400T is a 1978 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 CEH 400T, 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 CEH 400T?

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What year was CEH 400T registered?

CEH 400T is a 1978 Ac Cobra, first registered on 14 September 1978.

Is CEH 400T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEH 400T shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CEH 400T have outstanding finance?

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