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CSO 759Y

1983 Ac Cobra

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,883 mi
Last recorded10,883 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Ac Cobra6,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSO 759Y
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 10,883 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 10,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 10,384 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 10,316 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 10,198 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 9,779 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 9,520 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 9,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 8,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod end ball joint has slight play

Fail 25 Jun 2019 8,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod end ball joint has slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2018 8,468 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise from rear

Pass 15 Jul 2017 8,106 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 7,766 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 6,707 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 5,832 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 4,187 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 1,497 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 1,496 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CSO 759Y is a 1983 Ac Cobra in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 6,707 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 CSO 759Y, 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 43 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 CSO 759Y?

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What year was CSO 759Y registered?

CSO 759Y is a 1983 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is CSO 759Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSO 759Y shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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