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DGK 543S

1978 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,333 mi
Last recorded16,333 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 Ac Cobra12,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGK 543S
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 16,333 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 16,138 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 15,664 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 14,726 miles

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

all tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyres worn

Pass 4 May 2018 13,972 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 4 May 2017 13,638 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 13,049 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has some play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

oil and coolant leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 13,034 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has some play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

oil and coolant leak

Pass 5 May 2015 12,271 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

tyres perrished

Pass 21 Jan 2014 11,748 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 11,548 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

radiator corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2013 11,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

radiator corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 9,695 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 8,690 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 7,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 5,603 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 4,685 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 4,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 4,267 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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DGK 543S is a 1978 Ac Cobra in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DGK 543S, 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

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What year was DGK 543S registered?

DGK 543S is a 1978 Ac Cobra, first registered on 2 March 1978.

Is DGK 543S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGK 543S shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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