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A1 COB

1993 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

11,134 mi
Last recorded11,134 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Ac Cobra10,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 11,134 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 11,040 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 11,007 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 10,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 10,846 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 10,681 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 10,538 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 10,498 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 10,351 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 9,976 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 9,955 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 9,873 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 9,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,837 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 9,797 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 9,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,629 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 9,531 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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A1 COB is a 1993 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 1993 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 10,681 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 A1 COB, 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 33 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 COB registered?

A1 COB is a 1993 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is A1 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 COB 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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