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HSR 116D

2003 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

3,799 mi
Last recorded3,799 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ac Cobra9,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSR 116D
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 3,799 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 3,401 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 2,608 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 2,105 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 2,093 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative inoperative when ignition off (4.4.1 (e))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 205 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 4 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 4 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2007 81,103 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 81,103 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 79,612 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 79,607 miles

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

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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HSR 116D is a 2003 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 9,658 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 HSR 116D, 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 23 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HSR 116D registered?

HSR 116D is a 2003 Ac Cobra, first registered on 10 August 2003.

Is HSR 116D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSR 116D shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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