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LWL 239W

1980 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

12,718 mi
Last recorded12,718 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1980 Ac Cobra10,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWL 239W
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 12,718 miles

Lower Steering column lower bush worn . Body rubbing against column inner shaft

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak around brake disk (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 12,718 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column lower bush worn . Body rubbing against column inner shaft

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak around brake disk (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 12,629 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 12,420 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 12,059 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 11,638 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 11,632 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,111 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 11,111 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 11,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 11,056 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 11,056 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,805 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 10,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 9,856 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 9,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LWL 239W is a 1980 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LWL 239W, 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 LWL 239W registered?

LWL 239W is a 1980 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is LWL 239W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWL 239W shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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