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KCR 203L

1999 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,103 mi
Last recorded24,103 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Ac Cobra7,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCR 203L
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 24,103 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 23,071 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 22,394 miles

steering column lower bush has play to safe limit

Pass 28 Sep 2022 21,894 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 20,793 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 19,951 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 19,157 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 17,951 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 16,684 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 15,339 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all four (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 15,338 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Lower Steering component damaged and unserviceable steering colum bush (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 13,753 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 12,255 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 12,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 12,176 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 12,167 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,035 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 12,035 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,806 miles

handbrake travel advise

movement from rear drive shaft and excess enfloat advise

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,674 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 203L is a 1999 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1999 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 7,505 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 203L, 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 27 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KCR 203L registered?

KCR 203L is a 1999 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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