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F191 PNC

1989 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

6,943 mi
Last recorded6,943 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Ac Cobra8,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF191 PNC
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 6,943 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 6,889 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 6,795 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 6,757 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 6,558 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 6,541 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 6,373 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 6,339 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 6,244 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2015 6,080 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 5,971 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 5,568 miles

Oil leak

noisey wheel bearing when rotated o/s/f

o/s/r wheel bearing has play

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2012 5,067 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 4,710 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 4,406 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 2,901 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 2,353 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 2,353 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 1,786 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006

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

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

brake decelerometer test carried out.unable to determine vehicle weight

no number plates fitted,going for SVA test

Fail 21 Nov 2006

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake decelerometer test carried out.unable to determine vehicle weight

no number plates fitted,going for SVA test

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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F191 PNC is a 1989 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 F191 PNC, 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 F191 PNC registered?

F191 PNC is a 1989 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F191 PNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F191 PNC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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