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SUX 487X

1981 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

7,499 mi
Last recorded7,499 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1981 Ac Cobra7,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUX 487X
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 7,499 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 7,479 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 7,451 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 7,451 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 7,214 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 6,962 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 6,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 6,874 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 6,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame cracked as marked with chalk (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack extension (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion noted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corrosion noted

oil leaks noted

slight play noted in lower steering uj

tyre valves starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jun 2015 6,397 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 6,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 6,267 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 6,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 6,107 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 6,107 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 5,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 5,548 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 5,429 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 5,414 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play between steering column and steering rack

Fail 26 May 2009 4,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 May 2009 4,945 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 4,740 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 4,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 4,091 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 3,457 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 3,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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SUX 487X is a 1981 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1981 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 7,479 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 SUX 487X, 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 45 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SUX 487X registered?

SUX 487X is a 1981 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SUX 487X safe to buy?

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