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MEU 728P

1987 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

17,947 mi
Last recorded17,947 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ac Cobra7,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEU 728P
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 17,947 miles

Brake locking device ineffective park brake lever (1.1.21 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 17,558 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 16,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 16,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 16,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front shock (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 14,416 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 14,297 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 14,211 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 13,863 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 12,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear front (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 12,807 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear front (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 10,990 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing has some play

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 9,350 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 7,851 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 6,364 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 4,933 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 3,329 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 3,325 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 3,313 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 3,295 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 3,450 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,950 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 3,295 miles

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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MEU 728P is a 1987 Ac Cobra in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1987 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 7,393 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 MEU 728P, 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 39 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEU 728P registered?

MEU 728P is a 1987 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is MEU 728P safe to buy?

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