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COB 888E

2002 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 7660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,938 mi
Last recorded17,938 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Ac Cobra8,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOB 888E
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,660cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 17,938 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 17,938 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 17,938 miles

Front Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 17,938 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 17,938 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 17,938 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 17,878 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 17,341 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 15,951 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 15,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 14,806 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 13,328 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 11,640 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 11,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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 16 Sep 2008 10,562 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 6,558 miles

engine earlier than 1990 confermation from american car specialist

Pass 14 Jul 2006 3,739 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 888E is a 2002 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 7,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 8,686 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 888E, 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 24 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was COB 888E registered?

COB 888E is a 2002 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is COB 888E safe to buy?

The MOT history for COB 888E shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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