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ACA 596A

1985 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,647 mi
Last recorded31,647 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Ac Cobra10,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACA 596A
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 31,647 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 29,268 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 27,191 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 24,551 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 24,538 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 24,538 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 24,379 miles

Front washers little amount of water coming out.

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 24,117 miles

oil leak gearbox and diff

rear exhaust clamp broken

slight play found at both rear wheels

Pass 10 Apr 2018 23,843 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 23,606 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,966 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,594 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,119 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 22,115 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 21,762 miles

Park brake only just meets requirements

oil leaks - very oily !

play in steering and slightly rough

Fail 28 Mar 2013 21,760 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

oil leaks - very oily !

play in steering and slightly rough

Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,146 miles

diff leaking

Oil leak

front brake pads are app. 70% worn

front propshaft UJ has play

Fail 9 Mar 2012 21,145 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

diff leaking

front brake pads are app. 70% worn

front propshaft UJ has play

n/s/r tyre is on the limit !

Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,853 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

diff leaking

park brake lever close to end of reserve travel

rear tyrs are worn low

Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,413 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 20,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,023 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 20,023 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 19,569 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 19,569 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,991 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 18,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,223 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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ACA 596A is a 1985 Ac Cobra in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 10,209 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 ACA 596A, 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 41 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ACA 596A registered?

ACA 596A is a 1985 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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