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COB 2

1979 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 6895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,311 mi
Last recorded25,311 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Ac Cobra7,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOB 2
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,311 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,174 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,951 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 24,707 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,421 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 24,147 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,665 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 23,025 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,426 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight up lift in both front top ball joint king pins

Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,566 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,591 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 19,803 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 2 is a 1979 Ac Cobra in Black with a 6,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 7,860 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 2, 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 47 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 COB 2?

You can check the full history of COB 2 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was COB 2 registered?

COB 2 is a 1979 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is COB 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for COB 2 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does COB 2 have outstanding finance?

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