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Q869CVN

1985 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,728 mi
Last recorded3,728 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Ac Cobra10,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ869CVN
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 3,728 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 2,912 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 29,123 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 2,623 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 1,629 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 748 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 120 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 1 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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Q869CVN is a 1985 Ac Cobra in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 10,209 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 Q869CVN, 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 41 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 Q869CVN registered?

Q869CVN is a 1985 Ac Cobra, first registered on 4 June 1985.

Is Q869CVN safe to buy?

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