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Q583APN

1996 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,326 mi
Last recorded5,326 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Ac Cobra5,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ583APN
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 5,298 miles

Servo pipe cracking

Fail 7 Apr 2014 5,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Servo pipe carcking

Pass 4 Apr 2013 5,215 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2013 5,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 5,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 5,015 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.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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Q583APN is a 1996 Ac Cobra in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Q583APN, 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 Q583APN registered?

Q583APN is a 1996 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is Q583APN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q583APN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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