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N60 BRA

1978 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,324 mi
Last recorded24,324 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 1978 Ac Cobra12,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 BRA
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 24,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 24,324 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 24,324 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 24,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 23,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,743 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 19,617 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 17,782 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 16,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2012 14,476 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,406 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 13,406 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 10,791 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 10,783 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

play in o/s/r suspension

Pass 4 Jul 2008 9,976 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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N60 BRA is a 1978 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 12,273 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 N60 BRA, 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 48 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N60 BRA registered?

N60 BRA is a 1978 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is N60 BRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N60 BRA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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