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488 PUR

1972 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 6895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,269 mi
Last recorded18,269 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1972 Ac Cobra13,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration488 PUR
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,269 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,215 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 18,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,039 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,815 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,933 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,265 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,267 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 14,477 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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488 PUR is a 1972 Ac Cobra in Red with a 6,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1972 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 13,845 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 488 PUR, 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 54 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 488 PUR?

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What year was 488 PUR registered?

488 PUR is a 1972 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is 488 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 488 PUR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 488 PUR have outstanding finance?

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