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CGE 896K

1972 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,540 mi
Last recorded47,540 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 Ac Cobra13,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGE 896K
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 47,540 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 45,066 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 41,876 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,564 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,082 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 36,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 34,656 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 34,656 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,102 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 2,925 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 1,355 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 73 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 20 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 13 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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CGE 896K is a 1972 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 13,845 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 CGE 896K, 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 54 years old, this Ac Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CGE 896K?

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What year was CGE 896K registered?

CGE 896K is a 1972 Ac Cobra, first registered on 17 January 1972.

Is CGE 896K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGE 896K 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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