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DDS 790L

1972 Ac Cobra

Grey Petrol 5752cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,834 mi
Last recorded9,834 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1972 Ac Cobra13,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDS 790L
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,752cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,834 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 9,833 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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DDS 790L is a 1972 Ac Cobra in Grey with a 5,752cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 13,845 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 DDS 790L, 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 54 years old, this Ac Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DDS 790L?

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What year was DDS 790L registered?

DDS 790L is a 1972 Ac Cobra, first registered on 7 December 1972.

Is DDS 790L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDS 790L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DDS 790L have outstanding finance?

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