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CHN 219B

1972 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,307 mi
Last recorded34,307 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1972 Ac Cobra13,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHN 219B
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 34,307 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 33,040 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 32,231 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 31,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 30,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 30,767 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 30,346 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 29,494 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 29,490 miles

Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 29,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 28,876 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 28,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 27,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 27,335 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,914 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,037 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,144 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,209 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,669 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,534 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,982 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 22,434 miles

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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CHN 219B is a 1972 Ac Cobra in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 CHN 219B, 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 CHN 219B?

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What year was CHN 219B registered?

CHN 219B is a 1972 Ac Cobra, first registered on 11 September 1972.

Is CHN 219B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHN 219B shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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