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COB 696C

1985 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,310 mi
Last recorded11,310 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Ac Cobra10,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOB 696C
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 11,310 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 11,182 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 11,057 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 10,882 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 10,657 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 10,592 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 10,322 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 10,121 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 9,935 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 9,796 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 9,596 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 9,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 9,425 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 9,252 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 9,192 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 8,922 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,610 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,330 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,997 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 7,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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 696C is a 1985 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 696C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of COB 696C?

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What year was COB 696C registered?

COB 696C is a 1985 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is COB 696C safe to buy?

The MOT history for COB 696C shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does COB 696C have outstanding finance?

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