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CUY 530N

1974 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,794 mi
Last recorded45,794 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Ac Cobra14,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUY 530N
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 45,794 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 45,794 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 45,391 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 45,200 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,063 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,946 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,773 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack near mirror area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 43,180 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine area ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Oil leak Engine oil ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 41,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 40,855 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 40,314 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,204 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 38,106 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 37,872 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 37,100 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 34,605 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 31,968 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 30,885 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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CUY 530N is a 1974 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1974 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 14,736 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 CUY 530N, 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 52 years old, this Ac Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CUY 530N registered?

CUY 530N is a 1974 Ac Cobra, first registered on 10 September 1974.

Is CUY 530N safe to buy?

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