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ECD 508C

1989 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,868 mi
Last recorded26,868 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Ac Cobra8,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECD 508C
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 26,868 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 20,769 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 20,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NUTS SLIGHTLY LOOSE ON OFFSIDE REAR DRIVE SHAFT FLANGE NUTS [INNER]

Pass 21 Jun 2014 17,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre approx. 3.0mm in centre treads

Offside front hub bearing slightly noisey?

Pass 27 Apr 2013 15,847 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 15,847 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 13,305 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 13,305 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,451 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 12,451 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 9,523 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 62,721 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 62,721 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 3,242 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 3,181 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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ECD 508C is a 1989 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ECD 508C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECD 508C registered?

ECD 508C is a 1989 Ac Cobra, first registered on 25 September 1989.

Is ECD 508C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECD 508C shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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