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V80 COB

1999 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,127 mi
Last recorded19,127 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Ac Cobra7,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 19,127 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 18,825 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 18,480 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 18,114 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 17,894 miles

handbrake efficiency is just within the limits 17%

Pass 28 May 2021 17,565 miles

handbrake efficiency is just within the limits

Pass 26 May 2020 17,496 miles

handbrake efficiency is just within the limits

Pass 2 Mar 2019 17,124 miles

handbrake efficiency just within limits

Pass 7 Mar 2018 16,776 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 16,479 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 16,196 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 15,904 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,537 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 15,181 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 14,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,286 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 13,797 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside exhaust mounting perished

Pass 3 Nov 2008 13,433 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside centre exhuast mount breaking up

Pass 13 Nov 2007 13,093 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 12,408 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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V80 COB is a 1999 Ac Cobra in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 7,505 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 V80 COB, 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 27 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V80 COB registered?

V80 COB is a 1999 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V80 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V80 COB shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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