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BFW 778W

1980 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,490 mi
Last recorded16,490 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1980 Ac Cobra10,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 778W
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 16,490 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 16,395 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 16,395 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 16,392 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 16,341 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 16,215 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 16,215 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 16,128 miles

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)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 16,128 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 15,913 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 15,913 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 15,736 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 15,736 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2013 15,511 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2013 15,511 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BFW 778W?

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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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