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ACC 972A

2005 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

13,656 mi
Last recorded13,656 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ac Cobra9,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 972A
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 13,656 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 13,651 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 13,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 12,624 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023
Pass 12 Apr 2022

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside slightly binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside, Offside and Offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside slightly binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside, Offside and Offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 11,762 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 11,294 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019
Pass 21 Apr 2018
Fail 21 Apr 2018

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 8,590 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016
Pass 18 Apr 2015 8,218 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 7,825 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 24 Apr 2013

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 4,727 miles

Slight free play O/S/F wheel bearing

Slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight free play in steering

Pass 3 Jun 2011 4,094 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 4,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 2,969 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 2,197 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 2,021 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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ACC 972A is a 2005 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ACC 972A, 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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What year was ACC 972A registered?

ACC 972A is a 2005 Ac Cobra, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is ACC 972A safe to buy?

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