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JFL 281D

1979 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,303 mi
Last recorded10,303 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1979 Ac Cobra7,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 281D
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2022 10,303 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 10,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 9,733 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 9,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both, nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 8,262 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 8,072 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 7,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 7,634 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 7,461 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 6,389 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 6,389 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 6,154 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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JFL 281D is a 1979 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 JFL 281D, 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

How do I check the history of JFL 281D?

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What year was JFL 281D registered?

JFL 281D is a 1979 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is JFL 281D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFL 281D shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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