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KHY 62L

1972 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 5100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,411 mi
Last recorded32,411 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1972 Ac Cobra13,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHY 62L
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 32,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 27,814 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,188 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 13,180 miles

light perishing to front tyre valves

nearside lower,nearside upper and offside upper ball joint dust boots split - advise attention

rear diff unit damp

rear mountings on offside and nearside exhaust mountings poor

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

wear in offside of steering rack

Fail 28 Nov 2011 13,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

light perishing to front tyre valves

nearside lower,nearside upper and offside upper ball joint dust boots split - advise attention

rear diff unit damp

rear mountings on offside and nearside exhaust mountings poor

rear service brake readings are higher than fronts,may require investigation

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

wear in offside of steering rack

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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KHY 62L is a 1972 Ac Cobra in Red with a 5,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 13,845 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 KHY 62L, 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 54 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 KHY 62L?

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What year was KHY 62L registered?

KHY 62L is a 1972 Ac Cobra, first registered on 21 December 1972.

Is KHY 62L safe to buy?

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