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OOX 299R

1977 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,008 mi
Last recorded32,008 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1977 Ac Cobra13,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOX 299R
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2024 32,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 31,488 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play rear both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 30,993 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 30,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 30,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 29,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 28,675 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,311 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,311 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,311 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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Pass 23 Apr 2011 25,645 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,668 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,124 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 17,295 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2005 16,111 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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OOX 299R is a 1977 Ac Cobra in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 OOX 299R, 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

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What year was OOX 299R registered?

OOX 299R is a 1977 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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