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E9 COB

1989 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,847 mi
Last recorded7,847 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Ac Cobra8,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2017 7,847 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside + offside front tyres cracked, perished and deteriorated

nearside + offside rear tyres cracked, perished and deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2017 7,846 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 7,816 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 7,046 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 7,028 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 6,660 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Slight play in offside front hub bearing.

Slight play in offside front inner steering arm joint.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 6,660 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Slight play in offside front hub bearing.

Slight play in offside front inner steering arm joint.

Pass 16 May 2007 6,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 6,198 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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E9 COB is a 1989 Ac Cobra in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E9 COB, 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.

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What year was E9 COB registered?

E9 COB is a 1989 Ac Cobra, first registered on 13 July 1989.

Is E9 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 COB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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