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WAM 407T

1978 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,711 mi
Last recorded17,711 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Ac Cobra12,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAM 407T
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 17,711 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 17,701 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 17,513 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 17,513 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 17,322 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,579 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 16,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both sides steering rack arm inner joints.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 16,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both sides steering rack arm inner joints.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 15,728 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 15,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both steering rack arms.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in both steering rack arms.

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 12,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 11,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2007 18,899 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fluid leak on rear diff

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Light stalk clashes with wiper stalk

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 10,910 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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WAM 407T is a 1978 Ac Cobra in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WAM 407T, 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

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What year was WAM 407T registered?

WAM 407T is a 1978 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is WAM 407T safe to buy?

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