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JRO 522K

1971 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

18,717 mi
Last recorded18,717 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Ac Cobra13,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRO 522K
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 18,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 18,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 17,861 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 17,279 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 17,279 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 17,279 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2020 17,279 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Engine mounting excessively loose BOTH (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 16,616 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 15,839 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 14,869 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 14,074 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,198 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 12,442 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 12,439 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 12,438 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,438 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 12,386 miles

rear axle noisy

Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,884 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,439 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,082 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 10,406 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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JRO 522K is a 1971 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JRO 522K, 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

How do I check the history of JRO 522K?

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What year was JRO 522K registered?

JRO 522K is a 1971 Ac Cobra, first registered on 30 December 1971.

Is JRO 522K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRO 522K shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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