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UCV 1S

1978 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,999 mi
Last recorded65,999 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1978 Ac Cobra12,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCV 1S
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,999 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,926 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 65,907 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 65,906 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 65,836 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 65,818 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 65,799 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 65,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 65,633 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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UCV 1S is a 1978 Ac Cobra in Red with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 12,273 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 UCV 1S, 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 48 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 UCV 1S?

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What year was UCV 1S registered?

UCV 1S is a 1978 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is UCV 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCV 1S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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