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TSU 427

1979 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 6280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,007 mi
Last recorded21,007 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Ac Cobra7,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSU 427
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,280cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 21,007 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 20,806 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 20,617 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 18,764 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 17,663 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 16,591 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 15,761 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 14,632 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 13,847 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 12,044 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 9,327 miles

component built vehicle

exhausts loud

Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,994 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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TSU 427 is a 1979 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 6,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 TSU 427, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TSU 427?

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What year was TSU 427 registered?

TSU 427 is a 1979 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is TSU 427 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSU 427 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TSU 427 have outstanding finance?

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