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OAE 826R

1977 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,685 mi
Last recorded4,685 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1977 Ac Cobra13,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAE 826R
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 4,685 miles

Handbrake travel

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in N/S/R suspension

Fail 27 Apr 2012 4,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Handbrake travel

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in N/S/R suspension

Pass 12 Aug 2009 4,525 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsr and osr play in drive shaft joints

Pass 31 Jul 2008 3,135 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 1,281 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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OAE 826R is a 1977 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 13,634 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 OAE 826R, 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 49 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OAE 826R?

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What year was OAE 826R registered?

OAE 826R is a 1977 Ac Cobra, first registered on 3 February 1977.

Is OAE 826R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAE 826R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OAE 826R have outstanding finance?

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