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9534 AC

1988 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

25,919 mi
Last recorded25,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Ac Cobra12,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9534 AC
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 25,919 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 25,706 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 25,139 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 24,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 23,386 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 23,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 22,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner ,both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 21,228 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,858 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,147 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 18,313 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 17,909 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 16,979 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 16,280 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 15,754 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 14,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 14,270 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 13,224 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 11,477 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 10,161 miles

Lower Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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9534 AC is a 1988 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 9534 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 9534 AC registered?

9534 AC is a 1988 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is 9534 AC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9534 AC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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