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J33 COB

1993 Ac Cobra

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

19,224 mi
Last recorded19,224 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Ac Cobra10,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 19,224 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 19,224 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 19,125 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 19,046 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 18,960 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 18,807 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 18,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 18,218 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 18,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 17,935 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 17,734 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 17,552 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2015 17,279 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 16,316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 15,838 miles

Offside front brake effort lags

Pass 27 Aug 2011 15,729 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 15,729 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 15,054 miles

Offside healamp beam just set within lowest limit

Pass 2 Aug 2008 137,753 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 12,222 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,183 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 10,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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J33 COB is a 1993 Ac Cobra in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1993 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 10,681 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 J33 COB, 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 33 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 J33 COB?

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What year was J33 COB registered?

J33 COB is a 1993 Ac Cobra, first registered on 21 October 1993.

Is J33 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 COB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J33 COB have outstanding finance?

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