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Q557PTS

1971 Ac Cobra

Maroon Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,641 mi
Last recorded29,641 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 Ac Cobra13,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ557PTS
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 29,641 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 29,500 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 29,275 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 28,220 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,131 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 25,878 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2005 23,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly rusty

nearside and offside front track rod end dust covers split

oil leak

surface rust becoming evident underneath vehicle

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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Q557PTS is a 1971 Ac Cobra in Maroon with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Q557PTS, 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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What year was Q557PTS registered?

Q557PTS is a 1971 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q557PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q557PTS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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