MOT Status
ValidMileage
22,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight free play wheel bearings
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
oil leaking from engine area
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight play in front and rear wheel bearings
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Ac Cobra?
Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 880 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C979 PUJ is a 2003 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 2003 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 9,658 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 C979 PUJ, 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 23 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was C979 PUJ registered?
C979 PUJ is a 2003 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 August 2003.
Is C979 PUJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for C979 PUJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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