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222 DE

2000 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139 mi
Last recorded139 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Ac Cobra8,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 DE
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 139 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 136 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 108 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 77 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 63 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 13 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 11,487 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 11,140 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 10,975 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 10,522 miles

Centre exhaust mounts broken but still supporting exhausts

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar links

Slight play in both rear upper rose bearings

Fail 7 Sep 2009 10,373 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear offside anri-roll bar link rod joint worn

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 10,373 miles

Rear offside anri-roll bar link rod joint worn

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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222 DE is a 2000 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2000 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 8,487 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 222 DE, 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 26 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 222 DE registered?

222 DE is a 2000 Ac Cobra, first registered on 22 August 2000.

Is 222 DE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 222 DE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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