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289 COB

1970 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4727cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,405 mi
Last recorded41,405 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1970 Ac Cobra24,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration289 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,727cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2020 41,405 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 41,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 41,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,038 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,644 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 39,362 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 39,094 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 38,920 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,222 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,906 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 36,463 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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289 COB is a 1970 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,727cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.1% with a typical mileage of 24,581 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 289 COB, 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 56 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 289 COB?

You can check the full history of 289 COB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 289 COB registered?

289 COB is a 1970 Ac Cobra, first registered on 27 October 1970.

Is 289 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 289 COB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 289 COB have outstanding finance?

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