MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
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)
slight play in n/s rack outer joint
Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
How Reliable is the Ac Cobra?
Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 880 vehicles.
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TFW 878W is a 1981 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 6,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 TFW 878W, 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 TFW 878W registered?
TFW 878W is a 1981 Ac Cobra, first registered on 2 February 1981.
Is TFW 878W safe to buy?
The MOT history for TFW 878W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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