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A9 COB

1987 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

9,136 mi
Last recorded9,136 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Ac Cobra7,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 9,136 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 8,808 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 8,808 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 8,049 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 8,036 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 7,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 7,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Pass 16 Jun 2017 7,140 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 7,104 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 7,092 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 7,080 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 6,996 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 6,960 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 6,951 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 6,744 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 6,621 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 6,585 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 6,441 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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A9 COB is a 1987 Ac Cobra in Green with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1987 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 7,393 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 A9 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 39 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 A9 COB?

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What year was A9 COB registered?

A9 COB is a 1987 Ac Cobra, first registered on 3 September 1987.

Is A9 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 COB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A9 COB have outstanding finance?

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