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VRO 343W

1980 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4557cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,288 mi
Last recorded31,288 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Ac Cobra10,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRO 343W
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,557cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 31,288 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 31,100 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 30,463 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 29,970 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 29,507 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 29,072 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 29,045 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 28,167 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,927 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 26,118 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,556 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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VRO 343W is a 1980 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,557cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VRO 343W, 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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How do I check the history of VRO 343W?

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What year was VRO 343W registered?

VRO 343W is a 1980 Ac Cobra, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is VRO 343W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRO 343W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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