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WA56 TVC

2006 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,147 mi
Last recorded30,147 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ac Cobra6,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 TVC
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 30,147 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 30,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 29,866 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s steering rack inner ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 29,854 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s steering rack inner ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 28,919 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 28,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 28,909 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure spring bottom locating seat loose(lock screw missing) (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2021 28,582 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 27,874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 26,862 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 24,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,853 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 22,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 21,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 18,191 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,826 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 12,630 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 7,334 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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WA56 TVC is a 2006 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 6,046 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 WA56 TVC, 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 20 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WA56 TVC registered?

WA56 TVC is a 2006 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is WA56 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA56 TVC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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