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4948 AC

1989 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

9,973 mi
Last recorded9,973 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ac Cobra8,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4948 AC
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 9,973 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 9,973 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 9,267 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 9,054 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 8,815 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 8,483 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 8,297 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 8,068 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 8,066 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 7,731 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 7,124 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 6,584 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 6,583 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 6,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 6,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 6,461 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2013 6,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2012 6,347 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 6,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 5,385 miles

coolant leak water pump

nsf wheel bearing grease cap missing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 3,444 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Apr 2010 3,444 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 1,130 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 1,068 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 22,404 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2007 19,550 miles

osf wheel bearing grease cap missing

Fail 30 Apr 2007 19,550 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

osr wheel bearing grease cap missing

Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,959 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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4948 AC is a 1989 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 4948 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 37 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 4948 AC registered?

4948 AC is a 1989 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 4948 AC safe to buy?

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