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PMY 204W

2001 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,967 mi
Last recorded8,967 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ac Cobra8,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 204W
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 8,967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 7,329 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 7,085 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 6,711 miles

parking brake only just made minimum requirement recomend attention

Fail 28 Jul 2022 6,629 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 6,487 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 6,365 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 6,365 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 6,178 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 6,178 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 4,523 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 3,442 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 2,709 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 2,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 2,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 1,105 miles

oil filter has misting of oil

slight damping on steering rack

slight weep from rear diff

slight weep oil from sump

Pass 5 Nov 2011 1,105 miles

oil filter misted with oil

slight damping on rack

slight oil weep from sump

slight weep of oil from rear diff

Fail 4 Nov 2011 1,105 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 367 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 201 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 190 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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PMY 204W is a 2001 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 8,455 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 PMY 204W, 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 25 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 PMY 204W registered?

PMY 204W is a 2001 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is PMY 204W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMY 204W shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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