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XEU 88K

1971 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,759 mi
Last recorded1,759 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1971 Ac Cobra13,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEU 88K
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2006 1,759 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal bit of travel and bit spoungy (has new pads and cailipers)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

slight play both front king pins

slight play rear suspension/drive shaft end floot

Fail 18 Jul 2006 1,759 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XEU 88K is a 1971 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XEU 88K, 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.

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What year was XEU 88K registered?

XEU 88K is a 1971 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is XEU 88K safe to buy?

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