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A859 DMO

2003 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,773 mi
Last recorded22,773 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ac Cobra9,658 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA859 DMO
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 22,773 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019
Pass 2 Jul 2018 21,508 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,984 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,587 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 20,389 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 20,382 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 May 2012 19,304 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2012 19,304 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,509 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 185,085 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,419 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,013 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 10,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 7,828 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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A859 DMO is a 2003 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 9,658 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 A859 DMO, 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 23 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A859 DMO registered?

A859 DMO is a 2003 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is A859 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A859 DMO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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