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AC05 BRA

2005 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

17,469 mi
Last recorded17,469 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ac Cobra9,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 BRA
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 17,469 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 17,418 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 17,377 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 17,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 17,038 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 16,874 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 16,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive both banks together measure @ 11.27co% (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive both banks measure @ 9686 hc (7.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 15,895 miles

Oil leakage from engine

Fail 22 May 2017 15,871 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not clearing zone A (8.2.3)

Oil leakage from engine

Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,172 miles

Oil leak under engine

Fail 25 May 2016 15,132 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak under engine

Pass 20 Jun 2015 15,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leakage from engine/Gearbox

Fail 9 Jun 2015 15,002 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leakage from engine/Gearbox

Pass 2 Jun 2014 14,205 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 13,101 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 12,220 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 12,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leakage from engine/ gearbox area

Fail 18 May 2011 11,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 11,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 21 May 2010 9,977 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

engine oil leak

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 May 2010 9,977 miles

engine oil leak

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 May 2009 8,605 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 8,605 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 7,067 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2008 6,932 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 4,523 miles

diff oil leak.

Fail 11 Jun 2007 4,523 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

diff oil leak.

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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AC05 BRA is a 2005 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2005 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 9,780 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 AC05 BRA, 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 21 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AC05 BRA is a 2005 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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