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E143 KHK

2006 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

12,156 mi
Last recorded12,156 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ac Cobra6,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE143 KHK
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 12,156 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 12,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 11,804 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 11,804 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 1,455 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 1,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 624 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 102 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 101 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 6,852 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 5,879 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 5,375 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 May 2016 4,986 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 4,872 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 3,711 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 2,760 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 2,064 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 1,409 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 635 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 5,740 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 4,303 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 4,303 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 2,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 430 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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E143 KHK is a 2006 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2006 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 6,046 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 E143 KHK, 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 20 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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E143 KHK is a 2006 Ac Cobra, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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