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Y149 COF

2001 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

15,659 mi
Last recorded15,659 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Ac Cobra8,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 COF
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 15,659 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 15,373 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 15,280 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 15,271 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 15,269 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 15,266 miles

both front wheel bearing worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,215 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 15,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,789 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 14,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,682 miles

handbrake efficiency on limit

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 20 Jun 2006 12,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

slight splits both rack boots

slight wear rear hubs

Pass 3 Jun 2005 10,363 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 10,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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Y149 COF is a 2001 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 8,455 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 Y149 COF, 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 25 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y149 COF registered?

Y149 COF is a 2001 Ac Cobra, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y149 COF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y149 COF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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