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WNU 333F

1986 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,721 mi
Last recorded20,721 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Ac Cobra10,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNU 333F
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 20,721 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 20,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Upper Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 19,580 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 19,580 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,496 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft boot split

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft boot insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

parking brake only just met performance requirement 17%

Fail 12 Jun 2017 19,496 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure Lock tabs not pushed against bolts (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure Lock tabs not pushed over bolts (3.5.1l)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft boot split

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft boot insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

parking brake only just met performance requirement 17%

Pass 19 Mar 2016 18,781 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 18,130 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 16,563 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 16,270 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,098 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,646 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 12,958 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,957 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 12,914 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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WNU 333F is a 1986 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 10,766 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 WNU 333F, 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 40 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WNU 333F registered?

WNU 333F is a 1986 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is WNU 333F safe to buy?

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