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P2 COB

1996 Ac Cobra

Grey Petrol 6822cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,658 mi
Last recorded9,658 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Ac Cobra5,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,822cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 9,658 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 9,474 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 9,471 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 9,411 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 9,379 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 9,312 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 9,240 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 8,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,532 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2012 8,532 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2010 7,715 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 7,681 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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P2 COB is a 1996 Ac Cobra in Grey with a 6,822cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P2 COB, 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 P2 COB registered?

P2 COB is a 1996 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P2 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 COB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P2 COB have outstanding finance?

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