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FMA 501F

1977 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

1,276 mi
Last recorded1,276 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1977 Ac Cobra13,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMA 501F
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 1,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 1,148 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 556 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 489 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 102 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 8 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,838 miles

advise o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2009 11,735 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 11,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise o/s rear tyre wall possibly been run on flat

Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,266 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise various water leaks

please note no flexi hose fitted at rear brakes

Fail 15 Sep 2008 11,257 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise various water leaks

please note no flexi hose fitted at rear brakes

Fail 28 Sep 2007 11,086 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,086 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,680 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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FMA 501F is a 1977 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1977 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 13,634 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 FMA 501F, 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 49 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 FMA 501F registered?

FMA 501F is a 1977 Ac Cobra, first registered on 6 July 1977.

Is FMA 501F safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMA 501F shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FMA 501F have outstanding finance?

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