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C20 BBA

1989 Ac Cobra

Grey Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

781 mi
Last recorded781 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ac Cobra8,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 BBA
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 781 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 645 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 645 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 524 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 523 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 125 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 29,570 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 29,209 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 1,247 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 685 miles

minor oil leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2015 74 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 40 miles

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 36 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 2 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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C20 BBA is a 1989 Ac Cobra in Grey with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1989 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 8,067 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 C20 BBA, 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 37 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C20 BBA registered?

C20 BBA is a 1989 Ac Cobra, first registered on 21 June 1989.

Is C20 BBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 BBA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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