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B792 BFJ

1984 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

24,888 mi
Last recorded24,888 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1984 Ac Cobra10,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB792 BFJ
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 24,888 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 24,864 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 24,505 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 24,145 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 23,656 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 22,815 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 20,995 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 20,031 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 18,848 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,582 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,877 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 14,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 13,796 miles

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

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

parking brake readings low

Pass 12 Jul 2012 12,339 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 11,123 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 11,034 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 10,218 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,432 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 7,337 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 5,412 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 3,818 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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B792 BFJ is a 1984 Ac Cobra in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1984 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 10,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B792 BFJ, 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 42 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B792 BFJ registered?

B792 BFJ is a 1984 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B792 BFJ safe to buy?

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