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DGL 16A

1988 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 6895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,731 mi
Last recorded13,731 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Ac Cobra12,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGL 16A
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 13,731 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 13,085 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 12,997 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 12,916 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2022 12,068 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 11,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 10,217 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 7,858 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s hand brake low readings

Fail 24 Apr 2019 7,858 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s hand brake low readings

Pass 26 Apr 2018 4,671 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 4,655 miles

slight oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear diff

Pass 17 Feb 2017 4,517 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 3,813 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 3,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 3,792 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 3,774 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 3,519 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 3,519 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 3,443 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 2,817 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 1,655 miles

Diff seal oil leak.

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2009 1,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Diff seal oil leak.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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DGL 16A is a 1988 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 6,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DGL 16A, 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 DGL 16A?

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What year was DGL 16A registered?

DGL 16A is a 1988 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is DGL 16A safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGL 16A shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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