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H8 COB

1990 Ac Cobra

Silver Petrol 6895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

3,772 mi
Last recorded3,772 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Ac Cobra10,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 3,772 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 3,629 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 3,599 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 3,598 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 3,571 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 3,556 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 3,481 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 3,467 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 3,461 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 3,386 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 3,385 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 3,296 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 3,285 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 3,062 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 3,037 miles

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

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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H8 COB is a 1990 Ac Cobra in Silver with a 6,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 H8 COB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H8 COB?

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What year was H8 COB registered?

H8 COB is a 1990 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H8 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 COB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H8 COB have outstanding finance?

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