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KCR 179L

1973 Ac Cobra

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,630 mi
Last recorded19,630 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 Ac Cobra12,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCR 179L
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 19,630 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 17,791 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 16,912 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 15,704 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 15,018 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 15,008 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

All 4 rear shock absorbers need large washers before nuts.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 14,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 14,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,755 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 13,906 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 12,716 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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KCR 179L is a 1973 Ac Cobra in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1973 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.4% with a typical mileage of 12,542 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 KCR 179L, 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 53 years old, this Ac Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KCR 179L?

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What year was KCR 179L registered?

KCR 179L is a 1973 Ac Cobra, first registered on 9 July 1973.

Is KCR 179L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCR 179L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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