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COB 427B

1985 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

19,322 mi
Last recorded19,322 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Ac Cobra10,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOB 427B
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 19,322 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 19,025 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 19,014 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 19,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure Securing Clamps Missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 18,671 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 18,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,287 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 18,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,807 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,436 miles

oil leak

oil leak around rear diff

Pass 2 Sep 2013 16,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,464 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,315 miles

rear tyres worn to limits

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2011 16,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

rear tyres worn to limits

Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,290 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 15,290 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,060 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,339 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 13,339 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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 427B is a 1985 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1985 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 10,209 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 COB 427B, 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 41 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was COB 427B registered?

COB 427B is a 1985 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is COB 427B safe to buy?

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