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DAL 194J

1989 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

8,937 mi
Last recorded8,937 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ac Cobra8,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAL 194J
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 8,937 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 8,824 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 8,684 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 8,481 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 8,385 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 8,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2019 7,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 7,435 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front calipers corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2017 7,401 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 7,227 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 7,158 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 7,158 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 7,007 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 6,742 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 6,740 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 6,739 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 6,393 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 5,963 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 5,666 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 5,188 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 4,584 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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DAL 194J is a 1989 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1989 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 8,067 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 DAL 194J, 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 37 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAL 194J registered?

DAL 194J is a 1989 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is DAL 194J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAL 194J shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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