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YIL 7771

1978 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,560 mi
Last recorded21,560 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 Ac Cobra12,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 7771
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 21,560 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 21,560 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,110 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 21,097 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,589 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 20,581 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 18,601 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 18,412 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,167 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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YIL 7771 is a 1978 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YIL 7771, 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

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What year was YIL 7771 registered?

YIL 7771 is a 1978 Ac Cobra, first registered on 13 April 1978.

Is YIL 7771 safe to buy?

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