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797 TDV

1972 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5737cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

5,355 mi
Last recorded5,355 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1972 Ac Cobra13,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration797 TDV
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,737cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 5,355 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 5,308 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 5,212 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 4,679 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 4,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 4,299 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 3,539 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 2,010 miles

horn weak

slight play detected in steering at front wheels

Pass 25 Jul 2008 1,839 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 1,839 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 1,409 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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797 TDV is a 1972 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,737cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 797 TDV, 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

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What year was 797 TDV registered?

797 TDV is a 1972 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is 797 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 797 TDV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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