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Q865WRX

1971 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,851 mi
Last recorded8,851 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Ac Cobra13,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ865WRX
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 8,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 8,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 8,544 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 8,266 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 8,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 8,188 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 8,114 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 7,981 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 7,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 7,925 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 7,707 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 7,695 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 7,611 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake has slight brake bind

Pass 8 Oct 2007 7,482 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all front lower air boots split

Pass 7 Sep 2006 7,310 miles

advise hand brake travel long

advise off side near side front upper and lower ball joint boots slit and perishing

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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Q865WRX is a 1971 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q865WRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q865WRX registered?

Q865WRX is a 1971 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q865WRX safe to buy?

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