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GKV 626T

1979 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,428 mi
Last recorded12,428 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 Ac Cobra7,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKV 626T
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 12,428 miles

Nearside Front locking devise inop

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 12,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower shock rubbing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rubbing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rubbing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rubbing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front locking devise inop

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2016 12,351 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 12,318 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,233 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 12,152 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 12,092 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 11,946 miles

all 4 hubs have slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2009 11,690 miles

Slight play rear hub/suspension area

Pass 17 Jan 2008 11,294 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 11,294 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 10,752 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GKV 626T is a 1979 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GKV 626T, 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

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What year was GKV 626T registered?

GKV 626T is a 1979 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is GKV 626T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKV 626T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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