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HWV 24X

1982 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

6,192 mi
Last recorded6,192 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Ac Cobra8,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWV 24X
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 6,192 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 May 2023 6,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And off side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and off side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 6,112 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 5,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 5,502 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 5,122 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 4,476 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play slight play in steering column bush (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 May 2016 3,838 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 3,805 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 3,545 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 3,049 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 1,855 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 531 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 275 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 275 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34 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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HWV 24X is a 1982 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1982 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 8,361 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 HWV 24X, 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 44 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 HWV 24X registered?

HWV 24X is a 1982 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is HWV 24X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWV 24X shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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