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395 D

1989 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

16,072 mi
Last recorded16,072 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Ac Cobra8,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration395 D
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 16,072 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 15,276 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 12,293 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 12,253 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 11,544 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 11,418 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 10,491 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 7,405 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 7,254 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 7,020 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2013 6,348 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 5,965 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 30 Oct 2010 5,420 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 5,301 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 5,012 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 4,492 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 4,266 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 4,266 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside headlamp aim on limit.

Pass 5 Jul 2005 4,151 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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395 D is a 1989 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1989 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 8,067 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 395 D, 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 37 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 395 D registered?

395 D is a 1989 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 395 D safe to buy?

The MOT history for 395 D shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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