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A451 SCW

1984 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,822 mi
Last recorded25,822 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Ac Cobra10,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA451 SCW
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 25,822 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 25,608 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 25,454 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 25,154 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 25,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 24,700 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,919 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 21,407 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,070 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,911 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,885 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,603 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 18,082 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 17,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 14,643 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 13,559 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 12,748 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 9,141 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 6,437 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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A451 SCW is a 1984 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 A451 SCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A451 SCW?

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What year was A451 SCW registered?

A451 SCW is a 1984 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A451 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A451 SCW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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