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M500 LWO

1993 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,912 mi
Last recorded10,912 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Ac Cobra10,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 LWO
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 10,912 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 10,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 10,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

temporary exhaust mountings fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2009 10,150 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 10,067 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 10,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 9,959 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,545 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 9,539 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M500 LWO is a 1993 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 10,681 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 M500 LWO, 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 33 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M500 LWO registered?

M500 LWO is a 1993 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is M500 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 LWO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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