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XSO 647S

1978 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 5752cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,642 mi
Last recorded1,642 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Ac Cobra12,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSO 647S
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,752cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 1,642 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 1,561 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 1,393 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 1,228 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 1,228 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 1,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 433 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 43 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 4,650 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 4,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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XSO 647S is a 1978 Ac Cobra in Green with a 5,752cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSO 647S, 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 XSO 647S?

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What year was XSO 647S registered?

XSO 647S is a 1978 Ac Cobra, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is XSO 647S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSO 647S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XSO 647S have outstanding finance?

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