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FCG 427

1979 Ac Cobra

Yellow Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,037 mi
Last recorded11,037 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1979 Ac Cobra7,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCG 427
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 11,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 10,343 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 8,608 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 7,000 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 5,530 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 5,529 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside very slow (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front and rear (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 4,216 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 3,424 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 3,642 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 3,234 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 3,234 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 3,234 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 3,234 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 3,234 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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FCG 427 is a 1979 Ac Cobra in Yellow with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 7,860 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 FCG 427, 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 47 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 FCG 427 registered?

FCG 427 is a 1979 Ac Cobra, first registered on 13 June 1979.

Is FCG 427 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCG 427 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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