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NCP 308J

1971 Ac Cobra

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,399 mi
Last recorded96,399 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Ac Cobra13,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCP 308J
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 96,399 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,399 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 15,689 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,611 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 14,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,084 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 12,381 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 11,733 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,733 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,693 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 8,262 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 8,258 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 7,956 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 5,157 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 3,097 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 1,655 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 1,655 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

no front and rear bumpstops fitted to cars build construction.

smell of fuel in boot but no visable leak.

wiring loom close to exhaust manifold

Pass 21 Mar 2006 99,692 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 99,646 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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NCP 308J is a 1971 Ac Cobra in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NCP 308J, 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

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What year was NCP 308J registered?

NCP 308J is a 1971 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is NCP 308J safe to buy?

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