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RCP 257K

1972 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,641 mi
Last recorded12,641 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1972 Ac Cobra13,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCP 257K
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,735cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 12,641 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 12,608 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 12,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 12,602 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,326 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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RCP 257K is a 1972 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 13,845 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 RCP 257K, 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 54 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 RCP 257K registered?

RCP 257K is a 1972 Ac Cobra, first registered on 21 April 1972.

Is RCP 257K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCP 257K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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