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C979 PUJ

2003 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

22,368 mi
Last recorded22,368 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ac Cobra9,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC979 PUJ
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,735cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 22,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 22,368 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))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 22,250 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 22,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 21,879 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 21,415 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 20,830 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 19,349 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 17,658 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 15,985 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 14,618 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 13,561 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 12,177 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 12,168 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 10,832 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 10,832 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 9,499 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 9,499 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 8,767 miles

slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jun 2009 7,598 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 5,157 miles

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)

Fail 14 May 2008 5,157 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2007 2,968 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 2,376 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 2,056 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 2,013 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 2,013 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C979 PUJ registered?

C979 PUJ is a 2003 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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