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21,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in both front and rear wheel bearings.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on inside edge
Offside front lower arm ball joint gaiter torn
Offside rear tyre 1.6mm on inside edge
Slight oil leak from engine
OSF lower ball joint gaiter adrift
Rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to separate
Some directional freeplay at steering wheel rim
Some play in rear wheel bearings
Some underside corrosion
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ac Cobra?
Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 880 vehicles.
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F970 MBM is a 1988 Ac Cobra in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1988 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 12,006 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 F970 MBM, 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 38 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was F970 MBM registered?
F970 MBM is a 1988 Ac Cobra, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is F970 MBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for F970 MBM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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