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N8 CSX

1996 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,867 mi
Last recorded5,867 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Ac Cobra5,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 CSX
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 5,867 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 4,176 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 4,176 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 4,127 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 4,019 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 3,856 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 3,818 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 3,790 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 3,695 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 3,667 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 3,428 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 3,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 3,395 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 3,382 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 3,370 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 3,359 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 3,334 miles

Rubber fuel pipe at fuel pump deteriorated/perishing.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 3,323 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 3,311 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 3,301 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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N8 CSX is a 1996 Ac Cobra in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N8 CSX, 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 N8 CSX registered?

N8 CSX is a 1996 Ac Cobra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N8 CSX safe to buy?

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