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NXC 837M

1973 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 7020cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,256 mi
Last recorded27,256 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1973 Ac Cobra12,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXC 837M
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,020cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 27,256 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2018 27,138 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 26,828 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 26,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 26,649 miles

Indicators slightly slow to flash

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,556 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 26,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 26,219 miles

ancillary drive belt slack

engine and gearbox oilstained

nearside engine mount rubber perished

offside front suspension balljoints dust boots/covers cracked but not allowing ingress

slight blows evident from around exhaust joins

slight corrosion on rear coilsprings

slight damage on front end aroung grille

slight lift in offside front lower wishbone arm outer balljoint

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside rear upper hub bush

slight play in offside rear lower trailing arm front bush

very slight play in steering column u.j's

windscreen stonechipped

wipers smear slightly

Fail 11 Jan 2012 26,219 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

ancillary drive belt slack

engine and gearbox oilstained

nearside engine mount rubber perished

offside front suspension balljoints dust boots/covers cracked but not allowing ingress

slight blows evident from around exhaust joins

slight corrosion on rear coilsprings

slight damage on front end aroung grille

slight lift in offside front lower wishbone arm outer balljoint

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside rear upper hub bush

slight play in offside rear lower trailing arm front bush

very slight play in steering column u.j's

windscreen stonechipped

wipers smear slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2010 26,115 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 25,998 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,428 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,952 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,918 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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NXC 837M is a 1973 Ac Cobra in Green with a 7,020cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1973 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.4% with a typical mileage of 12,542 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 NXC 837M, 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 53 years old, this Ac Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NXC 837M registered?

NXC 837M is a 1973 Ac Cobra, first registered on 2 August 1973.

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