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PSU 881

1974 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

28,095 mi
Last recorded28,095 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1974 Ac Cobra14,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSU 881
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 28,095 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,035 miles

Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower rubber bushes front and rear perishing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 28,035 miles

Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower rubber bushes front and rear perishing (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 28,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 27,701 miles

rear fuel hose deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,636 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 27,603 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust mounts in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2010 27,511 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,853 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 26,842 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 25,620 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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PSU 881 is a 1974 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1974 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 14,736 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 PSU 881, 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 52 years old, this Ac Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PSU 881 registered?

PSU 881 is a 1974 Ac Cobra, first registered on 13 June 1974.

Is PSU 881 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSU 881 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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