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COB 36

1990 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,720 mi
Last recorded3,720 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Ac Cobra10,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOB 36
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 3,720 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

rad damp

Pass 24 Jul 2017 3,704 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 3,699 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2016 3,699 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2015 3,695 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 3,656 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 3,615 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 3,494 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 34,914 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 26 Nov 2010 3,408 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hand brake efficiency 16%. Adjustment or service required .

Pass 20 Jun 2009 3,218 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 3,156 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 3,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 3,050 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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COB 36 is a 1990 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,346 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 COB 36, 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 36 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 36 registered?

COB 36 is a 1990 Ac Cobra, first registered on 12 September 1990.

Is COB 36 safe to buy?

The MOT history for COB 36 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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