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A279 WRX

1984 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,475 mi
Last recorded8,475 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Ac Cobra10,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA279 WRX
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 8,475 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 8,422 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 8,333 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 8,098 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 7,991 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 7,911 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 7,803 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 7,757 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 7,604 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 7,561 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 75,264 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 7,482 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear suspension bushes are very slightly perished

slight oil leak from engine and rear axle

Pass 10 Jul 2010 7,370 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear bushes are slightly perished

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2009 7,296 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 7,191 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 6,961 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 6,754 miles

offside rear drive shaft gaitor perished

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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A279 WRX is a 1984 Ac Cobra in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A279 WRX, 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 A279 WRX registered?

A279 WRX is a 1984 Ac Cobra, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A279 WRX safe to buy?

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