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VPA 864F

1971 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,483 mi
Last recorded17,483 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2007
Typical for 1971 Ac Cobra13,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPA 864F
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2007 17,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust runs close to front to rear brake pipe at rear

front to rear brake pipe clipping at front poor

rear axle brake pipe tie wrapped to axle

Pass 25 Jan 2007 17,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust runs close to front to rear brake pipe at rear

front to rear brake pipe clipping at front poor

rear axle brake pipe tie wrapped to axle

Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,189 miles

Flash rate of all indicators slow

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.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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VPA 864F is a 1971 Ac Cobra in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VPA 864F, 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

How do I check the history of VPA 864F?

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What year was VPA 864F registered?

VPA 864F is a 1971 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is VPA 864F safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPA 864F shows 3 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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