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WFM 487W

1980 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,709 mi
Last recorded12,709 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1980 Ac Cobra10,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFM 487W
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 12,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front windscreen washer just upto mot standards

front wipers just upto mot standards

Fail 15 Jul 2010 12,709 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,709 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 12,709 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 13 Feb 2006 3,518 miles

coolant leaking

Fail 11 Feb 2006 3,517 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

coolant leaking

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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WFM 487W is a 1980 Ac Cobra in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 WFM 487W, 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 WFM 487W registered?

WFM 487W is a 1980 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is WFM 487W safe to buy?

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