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HPL 582

1987 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,763 mi
Last recorded50,763 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Ac Cobra7,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPL 582
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 50,763 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 50,694 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 50,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 49,442 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,272 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,255 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,595 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,305 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,224 miles

long travel on handbrake

slight lift in nearside front suspension joints

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,160 miles

slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Mar 2009 48,137 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,697 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,655 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 47,655 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 47,311 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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HPL 582 is a 1987 Ac Cobra in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1987 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 7,393 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 HPL 582, 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 39 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 HPL 582 registered?

HPL 582 is a 1987 Ac Cobra, first registered on 13 August 1987.

Is HPL 582 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPL 582 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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