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TYH 470S

1977 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

9,342 mi
Last recorded9,342 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1977 Ac Cobra13,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYH 470S
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,342 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 8,824 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 May 2011 8,824 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 7,672 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 7,669 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

breather pipe damaged

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside front centre cap loose

slight corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2010 7,669 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine breather pipe damaged

nearside front ball joint dust cover split

slight kink in a fuel pipe

Pass 20 Jul 2009 7,652 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 7,604 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 7,409 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 7,187 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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TYH 470S is a 1977 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1977 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 13,634 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 TYH 470S, 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 49 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TYH 470S registered?

TYH 470S is a 1977 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is TYH 470S safe to buy?

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