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C300 RPL

1985 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,447 mi
Last recorded30,447 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ac Cobra10,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC300 RPL
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 30,447 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 28,866 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 28,210 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 28,199 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 26,768 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 25,948 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 25,186 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 24,376 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,056 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 21,482 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 20,214 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,915 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 14,849 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 13,397 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 10,199 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 7,110 miles

Handbrake lever close to end of travel

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 7,110 miles

Handbrake lever close to end of travel

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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C300 RPL is a 1985 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 C300 RPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C300 RPL?

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What year was C300 RPL registered?

C300 RPL is a 1985 Ac Cobra, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is C300 RPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C300 RPL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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