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COB 124S

1981 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

11,226 mi
Last recorded11,226 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Ac Cobra7,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOB 124S
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 11,226 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 9,869 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 9,410 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 9,197 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 9,155 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 9,155 miles

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))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 8,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 8,668 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 13 May 2017 8,663 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2016 8,082 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 7,917 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 7,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,220 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 6,885 miles

Slight movement n/s rack nuckle.

Fail 13 Aug 2011 6,882 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Slight movement n/s rack nuckle.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 5,997 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,755 miles

all four wheel bearings have slight play

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2007 5,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Handbrake travel just within pass limit

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 4,241 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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COB 124S is a 1981 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1981 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 7,479 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 COB 124S, 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 45 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 COB 124S registered?

COB 124S is a 1981 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is COB 124S safe to buy?

The MOT history for COB 124S shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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