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COD 86C

1977 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 6895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

24,240 mi
Last recorded24,240 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Ac Cobra13,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOD 86C
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 24,240 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 23,568 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 23,258 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 22,589 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 22,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 22,550 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 22,496 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 22,339 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 22,308 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both rear inner (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 22,104 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 21,365 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 21,165 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 21,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2015 20,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 19,453 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 18,700 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 18,700 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 18,700 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 17,683 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 16,490 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,963 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,474 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 11,308 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 8,200 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 8,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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COD 86C is a 1977 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 6,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1977 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 13,634 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 COD 86C, 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 49 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 COD 86C?

You can check the full history of COD 86C by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was COD 86C registered?

COD 86C is a 1977 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is COD 86C safe to buy?

The MOT history for COD 86C shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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