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DRR 801B

1989 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,625 mi
Last recorded8,625 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Ac Cobra8,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRR 801B
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 8,625 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 7,450 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 6,605 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 6,605 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 6,554 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 6,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 6,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 6,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 6,539 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 6,539 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,539 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 6,478 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 6,478 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 6,381 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,192 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 5,530 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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DRR 801B is a 1989 Ac Cobra in Green with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DRR 801B, 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

How do I check the history of DRR 801B?

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What year was DRR 801B registered?

DRR 801B is a 1989 Ac Cobra, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is DRR 801B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRR 801B shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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