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ACC 917A

1982 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,342 mi
Last recorded9,342 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Ac Cobra8,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 917A
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 9,342 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 9,016 miles

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 14 Aug 2023 8,830 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 8,829 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 8,561 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 8,432 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 8,257 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 8,088 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 8,088 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 7,819 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 7,203 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 6,806 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 6,787 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering column close to fuel pump

Pass 12 Aug 2015 6,383 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 5,957 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 5,957 miles

steering shaft running very close to fuel pump

Pass 16 Nov 2010 5,832 miles

n/s/f wheel has slight damaged

slight play rear hubs

Fail 15 Nov 2010 5,832 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f wheel has slight damaged

slight play rear hubs

Pass 23 Nov 2009 5,312 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 5,293 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 5,280 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 5,021 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ACC 917A is a 1982 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1982 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 8,361 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 ACC 917A, 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 44 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACC 917A registered?

ACC 917A is a 1982 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ACC 917A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACC 917A shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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