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DEC 761S

1978 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,312 mi
Last recorded11,312 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1978 Ac Cobra12,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 761S
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 11,312 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 10,703 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,576 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 10,308 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 10,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 8,380 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 8,380 miles

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

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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DEC 761S is a 1978 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 12,273 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 DEC 761S, 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 48 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 DEC 761S?

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What year was DEC 761S registered?

DEC 761S is a 1978 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is DEC 761S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEC 761S shows 7 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.

Does DEC 761S have outstanding finance?

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