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FCX 85W

1980 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,564 mi
Last recorded43,564 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1980 Ac Cobra10,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCX 85W
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2023 43,564 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 43,564 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017
Pass 6 May 2016 45,000 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,564 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 43,564 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 43,452 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 42,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 42,560 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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FCX 85W is a 1980 Ac Cobra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 10,594 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 FCX 85W, 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 46 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FCX 85W?

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What year was FCX 85W registered?

FCX 85W is a 1980 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is FCX 85W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCX 85W shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FCX 85W have outstanding finance?

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