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B415 JNL

1985 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,227 mi
Last recorded9,227 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Ac Cobra10,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB415 JNL
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,227 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Mar 2010 9,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 6,850 miles

offside front lower shock absorber bush starting to detach

Fail 21 Feb 2009 6,850 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 2,858 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 2,661 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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B415 JNL is a 1985 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B415 JNL, 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 B415 JNL registered?

B415 JNL is a 1985 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B415 JNL safe to buy?

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