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C59 SPD

1985 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

10,171 mi
Last recorded10,171 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Ac Cobra10,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC59 SPD
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 10,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack has free play in gear mechanism

Fail 30 Aug 2017 10,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure Track rod end locking nut (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack has free play in gear mechanism

Pass 16 Aug 2016 10,051 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 9,797 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 9,778 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 9,415 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 9,197 miles

both front tyres perished

slight bind nearside front brake

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,868 miles

Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both outer rear c,v boots split

Fail 12 Apr 2011 8,868 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both outer rear c,v boots split

Pass 30 Jul 2009 7,875 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 7,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 7,750 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 7,759 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 7,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2006 7,359 miles

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

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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C59 SPD is a 1985 Ac Cobra in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 C59 SPD, 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.

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C59 SPD is a 1985 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 December 1985.

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