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EBW 178J

2000 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,408 mi
Last recorded14,408 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Ac Cobra8,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 178J
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 14,408 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 13,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 13,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 12,941 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 12,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect right side of road set up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect right side of road set up (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 12,572 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2020 12,101 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 9,568 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 7,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 6,641 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 5,651 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 4,324 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 2,985 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 2,047 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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EBW 178J is a 2000 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2000 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 8,487 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 EBW 178J, 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 26 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBW 178J registered?

EBW 178J is a 2000 Ac Cobra, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is EBW 178J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 178J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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