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G129 ELB

1989 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

812 mi
Last recorded812 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Ac Cobra8,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG129 ELB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 812 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 464 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 26,946 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 26,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 26,008 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 25,486 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 23,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 22,121 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 20,899 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,677 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 17,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 17,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 15,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 14,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 14,664 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 14,663 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 14,253 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,507 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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G129 ELB is a 1989 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1989 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 8,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G129 ELB, 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 37 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 G129 ELB registered?

G129 ELB is a 1989 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G129 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G129 ELB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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