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D775 YNO

1987 Ac Cobra

Silver Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

9,457 mi
Last recorded9,457 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ac Cobra7,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD775 YNO
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 9,457 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 9,125 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 8,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 7,393 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 7,393 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 7,077 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 7,076 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 6,420 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 6,373 miles

drivers door catch loose

Pass 15 Oct 2018 6,354 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 6,319 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light switch slightly faulty

Fail 26 Oct 2017 6,319 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light switch slightly faulty

Pass 31 Oct 2016 6,304 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 5,069 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 5,069 miles

Stop lamp not working Both rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 4,216 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 2,578 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 1,449 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 1,440 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 2,579 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 2,392 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 2,289 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 1,864 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 1,801 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 1,801 miles

Inner Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Inner Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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D775 YNO is a 1987 Ac Cobra in Silver with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1987 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 7,393 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 D775 YNO, 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 39 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D775 YNO registered?

D775 YNO is a 1987 Ac Cobra, first registered on 14 April 1987.

Is D775 YNO safe to buy?

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