MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,807 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Drivers seat fixed
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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STU 259V is a 1980 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1980 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 10,594 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 STU 259V, 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 46 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was STU 259V registered?
STU 259V is a 1980 Ac Cobra, first registered on 14 March 1980.
Is STU 259V safe to buy?
The MOT history for STU 259V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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