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JFS 78D

1996 Ac Cobra

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,113 mi
Last recorded13,113 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ac Cobra5,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFS 78D
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 13,113 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 12,256 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 12,174 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 12,048 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 11,822 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 10,454 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 10,384 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 10,190 miles

front & rear tyres side walls starting to perish

Pass 24 May 2012 10,094 miles

both rear tyres side walls starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2011 10,051 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 10,034 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 9,932 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 9,724 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,265 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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JFS 78D is a 1996 Ac Cobra in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 5,015 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 JFS 78D, 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 30 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFS 78D registered?

JFS 78D is a 1996 Ac Cobra, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is JFS 78D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFS 78D shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JFS 78D have outstanding finance?

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