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10 HCX

1972 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,378 mi
Last recorded58,378 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Ac Cobra13,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 HCX
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 58,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,580 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 53,658 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,425 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 51,425 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 48,892 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 48,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 47,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,666 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 40,800 miles

park brake lever travel high.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,283 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,749 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,606 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,895 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,298 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,485 miles

both rear drive shafts have slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,746 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 29,735 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,555 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,704 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,526 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 26,146 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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10 HCX is a 1972 Ac Cobra in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1972 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 13,845 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 10 HCX, 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 54 years old, this Ac Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 10 HCX?

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What year was 10 HCX registered?

10 HCX is a 1972 Ac Cobra, first registered on 21 November 1972.

Is 10 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 10 HCX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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