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K40 BRA

2003 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,045 mi
Last recorded6,045 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ac Cobra9,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 BRA
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 6,045 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 6,011 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 5,741 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 57,328 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak Engine. ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,525 miles

slight play in nsf and osf inner steering rack joints

Pass 4 Apr 2014 4,859 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 3,695 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

lower ceank pully possably hitting sterring rack

Fail 19 Apr 2011 3,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

lower ceank pully possably hitting sterring rack

Pass 21 Apr 2010 3,410 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both offside exhaust mount rubbers split

nearside front and offside front lower suspension arms have surface rust

Fail 9 Jan 2009 2,982 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 2,982 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 1,970 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 1,886 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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K40 BRA is a 2003 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K40 BRA, 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.

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What year was K40 BRA registered?

K40 BRA is a 2003 Ac Cobra, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is K40 BRA safe to buy?

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