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AC 3601

1987 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,347 mi
Last recorded46,347 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ac Cobra7,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC 3601
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 46,347 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 44,055 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 42,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,177 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 42,066 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 41,727 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 41,451 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 41,263 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,147 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 41,093 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,939 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 40,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,782 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 37,718 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 37,718 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,619 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AC 3601 is a 1987 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AC 3601, 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 AC 3601?

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What year was AC 3601 registered?

AC 3601 is a 1987 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is AC 3601 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC 3601 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AC 3601 have outstanding finance?

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