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COB 39

1990 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,552 mi
Last recorded7,552 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ac Cobra10,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOB 39
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 7,552 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 7,415 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 7,361 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 7,214 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 6,974 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 6,841 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 6,812 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 6,801 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 6,739 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 6,729 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 6,700 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 6,612 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 6,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 6,555 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 65,536 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 65,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 39 is a 1990 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 39, 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

How do I check the history of COB 39?

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What year was COB 39 registered?

COB 39 is a 1990 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is COB 39 safe to buy?

The MOT history for COB 39 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does COB 39 have outstanding finance?

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