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UVW 99J

1971 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 6994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

17,610 mi
Last recorded17,610 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Ac Cobra13,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 99J
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 17,610 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 17,474 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 17,456 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 17,105 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 16,585 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 16,139 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 15,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 15,815 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 15,621 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 15,381 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 15,381 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,165 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 14,852 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 14,372 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 13,385 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 11,947 miles

small amount of freeplay in ends of steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2010 10,713 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 9,232 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 8,102 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 7,980 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 6,195 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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UVW 99J is a 1971 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 6,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1971 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 13,588 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 UVW 99J, 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 55 years old, this Ac Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UVW 99J registered?

UVW 99J is a 1971 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is UVW 99J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVW 99J shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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