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LYL 916K

1972 Ac Cobra

Maroon Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,094 mi
Last recorded61,094 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Ac Cobra13,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYL 916K
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,094 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 61,086 miles

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 lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,031 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,601 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 57,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,210 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,434 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,624 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear shaft universal joints have free play

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jun 2008 41,740 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 38,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 35,453 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 35,405 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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LYL 916K is a 1972 Ac Cobra in Maroon with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LYL 916K, 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 LYL 916K?

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What year was LYL 916K registered?

LYL 916K is a 1972 Ac Cobra, first registered on 14 June 1972.

Is LYL 916K safe to buy?

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