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FKC 4C

2001 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 6895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

11,361 mi
Last recorded11,361 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Ac Cobra8,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKC 4C
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 11,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 11,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached inner joint fixing nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached inner joint fixing nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 11,354 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 11,245 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 11,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 10,863 miles

Handbrake long but effective

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 10,548 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 10,116 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 8,950 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 8,708 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 8,481 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 8,472 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 8,162 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 7,251 miles

Front nearside wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 7,251 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front nearside wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 6,283 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 6,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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FKC 4C is a 2001 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 6,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 8,455 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 FKC 4C, 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 25 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FKC 4C registered?

FKC 4C is a 2001 Ac Cobra, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is FKC 4C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKC 4C shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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