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EAW 651L

1972 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

2,994 mi
Last recorded2,994 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Ac Cobra13,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAW 651L
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 2,994 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 20,818 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 20,631 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 19,824 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 19,433 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 19,062 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 18,106 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,584 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 13,760 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 13,277 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 12,694 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 12,430 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 11,999 miles

play in bottom of steering column

Fail 27 May 2009 11,991 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in bottom of steering column

Pass 2 May 2008 11,457 miles

near side brake back plate contaminated

Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,094 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,710 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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EAW 651L is a 1972 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1972 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 13,845 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 EAW 651L, 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 54 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 EAW 651L?

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What year was EAW 651L registered?

EAW 651L is a 1972 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EAW 651L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAW 651L shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EAW 651L have outstanding finance?

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