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J936 CET

1992 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

3,716 mi
Last recorded3,716 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Ac Cobra7,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ936 CET
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 3,716 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 3,688 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 3,606 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 3,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 3,384 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 3,301 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 3,292 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 3,114 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 2,972 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 2,772 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 2,772 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 2,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 2,500 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 2,277 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 2,138 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 1,950 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,625 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 871 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 227 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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J936 CET is a 1992 Ac Cobra in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1992 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 7,987 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 J936 CET, 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 34 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 J936 CET?

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What year was J936 CET registered?

J936 CET is a 1992 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J936 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for J936 CET shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J936 CET have outstanding finance?

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