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NUV 610L

1972 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

451 mi
Last recorded451 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Ac Cobra13,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUV 610L
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 451 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 403 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 244 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 241 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 219 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 219 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 190 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 55 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 3,474 miles

O/s parking brake readings low

Pass 27 Jul 2007 3,129 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 2,692 miles

n/s fuel pipe running very close to exaust

n/s rack extension slight play

o/s lower swivel slight play

slight play in steering coloumn top bush

Fail 7 Aug 2006 2,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s fuel pipe running very close to exaust

n/s rack extension slight play

o/s lower swivel slight play

slight play in steering coloumn top bush

Fail 25 Jul 2006 2,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

n/s fuel pipe running exessivley close to body

n/s rack extension slight play

o/s lower swivel slight play

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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NUV 610L is a 1972 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1972 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 13,845 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 NUV 610L, 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 54 years old, this Ac Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NUV 610L registered?

NUV 610L is a 1972 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is NUV 610L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUV 610L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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