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DUI 8117

2003 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,699 mi
Last recorded56,699 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ac Cobra9,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUI 8117
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 56,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 56,215 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 55,156 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Extension housing oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 53,351 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear pinon oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 51,846 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,472 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,876 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 46,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Thermostat housing slightly weeping

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 43,528 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,551 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,695 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,928 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,239 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rubbing fuel tank

Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,248 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slightly damp around brake master cylinder/ servo

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,901 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,377 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 13,354 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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DUI 8117 is a 2003 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 9,658 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 DUI 8117, 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 23 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DUI 8117 registered?

DUI 8117 is a 2003 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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