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WHP 427

1978 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,608 mi
Last recorded4,608 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2005
Typical for 1978 Ac Cobra12,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHP 427
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2005 4,608 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 4,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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WHP 427 is a 1978 Ac Cobra in Green with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WHP 427, 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

How do I check the history of WHP 427?

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What year was WHP 427 registered?

WHP 427 is a 1978 Ac Cobra, first registered on 11 December 1978.

Is WHP 427 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHP 427 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WHP 427 have outstanding finance?

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