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UPN 694Y

1982 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,968 mi
Last recorded4,968 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 Ac Cobra8,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPN 694Y
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 4,968 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive From rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 4,662 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 4,660 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 4,429 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 4,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 4,260 miles

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 3,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 3,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 2,883 miles

hand brake only just met limits

Pass 26 Apr 2019 2,552 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 1,984 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 1,007 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 900 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s blade slightly split

n/s/r bottom swivel pin has slight play

o/s/r brakes slightly contaminated

slight oi leak

slight play in rack ends

Pass 26 Jun 2015 476 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 161 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 99,626 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 99,623 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 99,190 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 99,190 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 98,632 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside diff seal weeping slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2010 97,978 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 97,022 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 95,739 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 94,529 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 92,569 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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UPN 694Y is a 1982 Ac Cobra in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 8,361 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 UPN 694Y, 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 44 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 UPN 694Y?

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What year was UPN 694Y registered?

UPN 694Y is a 1982 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is UPN 694Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPN 694Y shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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