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40 YY

1993 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,070 mi
Last recorded17,070 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Ac Cobra10,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 YY
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 17,070 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 16,833 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 16,810 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 16,769 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 16,743 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 16,662 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 16,623 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 16,616 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 16,391 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,233 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,107 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 16,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 16,099 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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40 YY is a 1993 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1993 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 10,681 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 40 YY, 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 33 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 40 YY?

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What year was 40 YY registered?

40 YY is a 1993 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is 40 YY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 YY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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