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COB 3

1973 Ac Cobra

Silver Petrol 6997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,787 mi
Last recorded17,787 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Ac Cobra12,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOB 3
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 17,787 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 16,957 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 16,041 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 15,382 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 15,346 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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COB 3 is a 1973 Ac Cobra in Silver with a 6,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.4% with a typical mileage of 12,542 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 COB 3, 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 53 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 COB 3?

You can check the full history of COB 3 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was COB 3 registered?

COB 3 is a 1973 Ac Cobra, first registered on 20 February 1973.

Is COB 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for COB 3 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does COB 3 have outstanding finance?

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