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JAN 189W

1980 Ac Cobra

Silver Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,342 mi
Last recorded36,342 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Ac Cobra10,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 189W
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 36,342 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in steering rack

Pass 15 May 2015 36,253 miles

Play on both steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 7 May 2015 36,253 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearsdie front tyre cracking

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake sticking

Play on both steering rack mounting bushes

Rear foglight switch intermittantly not working

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,668 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,349 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 35,349 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,028 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,781 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,879 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,879 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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JAN 189W is a 1980 Ac Cobra in Silver with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 10,594 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 JAN 189W, 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 46 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JAN 189W registered?

JAN 189W is a 1980 Ac Cobra, first registered on 6 November 1980.

Is JAN 189W safe to buy?

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