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Q402UCY

1971 Ac Cobra

Silver Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

19,346 mi
Last recorded19,346 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1971 Ac Cobra13,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ402UCY
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 19,346 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 19,304 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,565 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 185,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

horn sounds when steering wheel turned

Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,791 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 17,785 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 17,783 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 16,488 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

nearside front lower & upper ball joint slight play

rear number plate lights came on when tapped

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Oct 2010 16,488 miles

nearside front lower & upper ball joint slight play

rear number plate lights came on when tapped

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Sep 2010 16,476 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,609 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 15,071 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 15,071 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres showing signs of perishing in tread and sidewalls

Fail 29 May 2007 14,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 14,378 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 13,010 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 13,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise number plate loose

boot lid catch missing

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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Q402UCY is a 1971 Ac Cobra in Silver with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 1971 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 13,588 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 Q402UCY, 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 55 years old, this Ac Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q402UCY is a 1971 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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