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LDV 47V

1980 Ac Cobra

Silver Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,420 mi
Last recorded13,420 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1980 Ac Cobra10,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDV 47V
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 13,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 13,410 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 13,219 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 12,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 12,884 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 11,982 miles

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

oil cooler pipes fouling steering rack.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 11,977 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil cooler pipes fouling steering rack.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 10,861 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 10,858 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 10,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

o/s+n/s/f door becoming difficult to open.

o/s/f drivers seat starting to become insecure/bolt missing.

oil filter on n/s/f inner wing starting to become insecure.

play in o/s+n/s bottom ball joints.

play in o/s+n/s/r drive shaft/suspension joints.

play in o/s+n/s/r lower arm bushes.

play in steering rack/system.

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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LDV 47V is a 1980 Ac Cobra in Silver with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 10,594 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 LDV 47V, 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 46 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LDV 47V registered?

LDV 47V is a 1980 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is LDV 47V safe to buy?

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