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RC02 BRA

2002 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

13,840 mi
Last recorded13,840 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Ac Cobra8,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC02 BRA
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 13,840 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 13,737 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 13,735 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 12,155 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 12,155 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 10,004 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 85,776 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 85,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 8,024 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 8,001 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 7,884 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 7,839 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 6,749 miles

chevy 1980 block 3970010 engine fitted 4.5% emissions

main beam doesn't flash

Fail 28 Jul 2008 6,749 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

chevy 1980 block 3970010 engine fitted 4.5% emissions

main beam doesn't flash

Pass 29 Jun 2007 5,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chevy 1980 block no;3970010 5700ltr @ 4.5% co limit

footbrake effort 78% handbrake effort 32%

Fail 29 Jun 2007 5,789 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 4,724 miles

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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RC02 BRA is a 2002 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 8,686 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 RC02 BRA, 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 24 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RC02 BRA is a 2002 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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