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FYV 980V

1979 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ac Cobra7,860 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYV 980V
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014

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

Rear fog light not working

Fail 21 Mar 2014

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2013 3,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 2,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 2,513 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 2,098 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 1,499 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 1,322 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 1,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake slighty warm

Pass 27 Sep 2006 1,114 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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FYV 980V is a 1979 Ac Cobra in Black with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FYV 980V, 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

How do I check the history of FYV 980V?

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What year was FYV 980V registered?

FYV 980V is a 1979 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FYV 980V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYV 980V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FYV 980V have outstanding finance?

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