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G881 MEP

1990 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

6,899 mi
Last recorded6,899 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ac Cobra10,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG881 MEP
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 6,899 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 5,893 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 5,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 5,372 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 5,282 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 4,883 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 4,542 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 4,282 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 3,613 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 3,575 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 3,553 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 3,481 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 3,389 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 3,182 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 2,972 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 2,737 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 21,795 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 1,403 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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G881 MEP is a 1990 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1990 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,346 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 G881 MEP, 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 36 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 G881 MEP registered?

G881 MEP is a 1990 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G881 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G881 MEP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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