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MY51 COB

2000 Ac Cobra

Silver Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

4,327 mi
Last recorded4,327 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Ac Cobra8,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 4,327 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 4,276 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 3,986 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 3,986 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 3,953 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 3,735 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 3,641 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 3,453 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 3,209 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 3,114 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 3,084 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 3,026 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 2,992 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 2,971 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 2,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 2,846 miles

Poor pattern from both headlamps

Slight movement in both front and rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2010 2,701 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 2,641 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 2,443 miles

Screen chipped.

Pass 4 May 2007 2,217 miles

Wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 2 Jun 2006 1,989 miles

Noise from front of engine †

Slight leak from coolent pressure cap when engine hot

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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MY51 COB is a 2000 Ac Cobra in Silver with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2000 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 8,487 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MY51 COB, 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 26 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MY51 COB registered?

MY51 COB is a 2000 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is MY51 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY51 COB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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