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D8 COB

1988 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,766 mi
Last recorded12,766 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Ac Cobra12,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 12,766 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 12,730 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber has broken (6.1.2 (a))

off side front sun visor missing

Pass 21 May 2024 12,717 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 12,717 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 12,661 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 12,661 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2022 12,626 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 12,613 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 12,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 12,579 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 12,531 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 12,519 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 12,242 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 12,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 12,185 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 12,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 12,131 miles

light misting of oil at steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,081 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,068 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 12,027 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,014 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 11,998 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,891 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 11,891 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 11,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 11,701 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 11,701 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,467 miles

Offside 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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D8 COB is a 1988 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 12,006 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 D8 COB, 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 38 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 D8 COB?

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What year was D8 COB registered?

D8 COB is a 1988 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is D8 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 COB shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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