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B57 GGC

1985 Ac Cobra

Grey Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

8,182 mi
Last recorded8,182 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1985 Ac Cobra10,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB57 GGC
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 8,182 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 8,181 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 7,558 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

both rear trailing arm bushes cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2013 7,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both fron tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 7,307 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 6,938 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 6,938 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

slight free play in nearside and offside rear hub bearings

slight internal wear in steering rack assembly

slight movement in steering gack mountings

Pass 20 Aug 2010 6,618 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge badly

offside front tyre wearing inner edge badly

Pass 6 Aug 2009 6,286 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

slight movement in steering column and coupling shaft fouling chassis rail

slight movement in steering rack mountings and slight rack internal wear

wipers weak in operation

Fail 3 Aug 2009 6,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake travel

slight movement in steering column and coupling shaft fouling chassis rail

slight movement in steering rack mountings and slight rack internal wear

wipers weak in operation

Pass 18 Jun 2008 5,444 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 4,372 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 3,610 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 3,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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B57 GGC is a 1985 Ac Cobra in Grey with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B57 GGC, 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 B57 GGC registered?

B57 GGC is a 1985 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B57 GGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B57 GGC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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