MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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)
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)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ac Cobra?
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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.
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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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