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H971 UAW

1990 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,776 mi
Last recorded20,776 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ac Cobra10,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH971 UAW
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 20,776 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 20,774 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 20,774 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 20,679 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 20,656 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 28,452 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 20,257 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 19,446 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 18,628 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 18,627 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 16,592 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 16,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,449 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 14,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 13,497 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 13,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 13,200 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,672 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 10,346 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 10,346 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 8,536 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 6,820 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 4,735 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 1,362 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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H971 UAW is a 1990 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H971 UAW, 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 H971 UAW?

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What year was H971 UAW registered?

H971 UAW is a 1990 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H971 UAW safe to buy?

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