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A271 WGB

1984 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,104 mi
Last recorded6,104 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1984 Ac Cobra10,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA271 WGB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 6,104 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 6,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 6,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 5,821 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 5,753 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 5,440 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 5,126 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 4,837 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 4,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2007 4,488 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 4,488 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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A271 WGB is a 1984 Ac Cobra in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 10,218 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 A271 WGB, 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 42 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A271 WGB registered?

A271 WGB is a 1984 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 May 1984.

Is A271 WGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A271 WGB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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