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4595 AC

1988 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

13,524 mi
Last recorded13,524 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Ac Cobra12,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4595 AC
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 13,524 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 13,387 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 13,177 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 13,126 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 13,060 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 12,553 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 12,036 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 11,344 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 10,237 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 9,783 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 8,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 8,022 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 7,956 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 7,369 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 6,593 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 5,355 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 5,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 4,182 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 4,172 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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4595 AC is a 1988 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1988 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 12,006 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 4595 AC, 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 38 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 4595 AC registered?

4595 AC is a 1988 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is 4595 AC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4595 AC 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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