MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
All 4 rear shock absorbers need large washers before nuts.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ac Cobra?
Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 880 vehicles.
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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.
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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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