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G748 CLK

1990 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

17,108 mi
Last recorded17,108 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ac Cobra10,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG748 CLK
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 17,108 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 16,695 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 16,358 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 15,348 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 15,203 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 14,730 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 13,967 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 13,139 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE

Fail 2 Jun 2016 12,486 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLANGE RESEALED (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE

Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,279 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 11,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 10,732 miles

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

brake servo has some staining on it

Fail 15 May 2013 10,732 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

brake servo has some staining on it

Pass 23 Apr 2012
Fail 2 Apr 2012

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 6,941 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 6,652 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

HYDROCARBONS ON MOT LIMIT

PLAY IN N/S/F RACK END JOINT

Pass 16 Jan 2009 3,885 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 3,840 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 326 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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G748 CLK is a 1990 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1990 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,346 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 G748 CLK, 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 36 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G748 CLK registered?

G748 CLK is a 1990 Ac Cobra, first registered on 22 March 1990.

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