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FCA 59S

1978 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,207 mi
Last recorded45,207 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Ac Cobra12,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCA 59S
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,207 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,817 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 43,817 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 41,023 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 39,172 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 32,906 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,632 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 28,132 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 23,899 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,244 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 21,244 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 18,601 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 14,472 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 14,459 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 10,694 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 10,694 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 7,562 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 7,562 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 5,501 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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FCA 59S is a 1978 Ac Cobra in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FCA 59S, 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 FCA 59S?

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What year was FCA 59S registered?

FCA 59S is a 1978 Ac Cobra, first registered on 18 January 1978.

Is FCA 59S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCA 59S shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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