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HTB 799K

1971 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,071 mi
Last recorded32,071 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Ac Cobra13,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTB 799K
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 32,071 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 31,376 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 30,855 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 29,287 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 28,382 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 28,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 26,986 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,484 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 24,505 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,229 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 23,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,656 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,274 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,967 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 22,967 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

clutch slave cylinder leaking engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 22,881 miles

n/s/r parking brake could be better

rear diff seal poss slight leak

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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HTB 799K is a 1971 Ac Cobra in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 13,588 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 HTB 799K, 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 55 years old, this Ac Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HTB 799K registered?

HTB 799K is a 1971 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is HTB 799K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTB 799K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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