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DVB 5J

1970 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 5620cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,064 mi
Last recorded26,064 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Ac Cobra24,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVB 5J
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,620cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 26,064 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 26,049 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 25,859 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 25,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,293 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 25,168 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,738 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,424 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 24,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 22,550 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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DVB 5J is a 1970 Ac Cobra in Black with a 5,620cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.1% with a typical mileage of 24,581 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 DVB 5J, 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 56 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 DVB 5J?

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What year was DVB 5J registered?

DVB 5J is a 1970 Ac Cobra, first registered on 16 September 1970.

Is DVB 5J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVB 5J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DVB 5J have outstanding finance?

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