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XGP 866S

1977 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,939 mi
Last recorded4,939 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1977 Ac Cobra13,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGP 866S
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 4,939 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 4,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2015 4,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 4,925 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 4,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,536 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 48,536 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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XGP 866S is a 1977 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1977 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 13,634 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 XGP 866S, 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 49 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 XGP 866S?

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What year was XGP 866S registered?

XGP 866S is a 1977 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is XGP 866S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGP 866S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XGP 866S have outstanding finance?

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