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TAZ 212

2001 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,640 mi
Last recorded4,640 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Ac Cobra8,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 212
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 4,640 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 4,589 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 4,490 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 4,454 miles

Offside Front brake hose making contact with top arm when turning lock to lock

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 4,454 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front brake hose making contact with top arm when turning lock to lock

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 4,116 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 3,238 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 32,289 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 2,389 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 16,646 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 1,639 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 1,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 1,447 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 1,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 1,444 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 1,366 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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TAZ 212 is a 2001 Ac Cobra in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 8,455 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 TAZ 212, 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 25 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 TAZ 212 registered?

TAZ 212 is a 2001 Ac Cobra, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is TAZ 212 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 212 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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