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L980 PTO

2006 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

8,595 mi
Last recorded8,595 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ac Cobra6,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL980 PTO
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 8,595 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 8,523 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 8,357 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 8,238 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 7,901 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 7,441 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

main beam switch has to be held to operate

Fail 3 Nov 2020 7,441 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

main beam switch has to be held to operate

Pass 18 Apr 2019 7,180 miles

main beam has to be held on at switch to function correctly

Fail 18 Apr 2019 7,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

main beam has to be held on at switch to function correctly

Pass 27 Apr 2018 7,015 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 6,711 miles

Slight oil leak from oil cooler area

Fail 25 Apr 2017 6,711 miles

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

Slight oil leak from oil cooler area

Pass 12 Apr 2016 6,223 miles

handbrake warning lamp not working

Fail 11 Apr 2016 6,223 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

handbrake warning lamp not working

Pass 31 Mar 2015 5,942 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 5,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 5,194 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 4,847 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 4,435 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 3,574 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 2,915 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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L980 PTO is a 2006 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 6,046 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 L980 PTO, 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 20 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 L980 PTO registered?

L980 PTO is a 2006 Ac Cobra, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is L980 PTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L980 PTO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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