MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Slight play top steering coupling
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear tie rod (rear axle ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Slight play top steering coupling
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear tie rod (rear axle ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear (2.4.G.2)
handbrake effort only just met
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
How Reliable is the Ac Cobra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BFW 778W is a 1980 Ac Cobra in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1980 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 10,594 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 BFW 778W, 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 46 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BFW 778W registered?
BFW 778W is a 1980 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is BFW 778W safe to buy?
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