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SBW 464T

1979 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

818 mi
Last recorded818 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1979 Ac Cobra7,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBW 464T
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 818 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advises small oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Oil leak

slight wear o/s and n/s/r inner ujs

Pass 28 Jun 2013 818 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2013 818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2009 673 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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SBW 464T is a 1979 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 7,860 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 SBW 464T, 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 47 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SBW 464T registered?

SBW 464T is a 1979 Ac Cobra, first registered on 12 August 1979.

Is SBW 464T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBW 464T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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