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XTC 707N

1974 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,978 mi
Last recorded19,978 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1974 Ac Cobra14,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTC 707N
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 19,978 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,827 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 19,537 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,397 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 19,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Inner brake pad contaminated

Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,059 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 19,046 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,387 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 18,324 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 18,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2013 18,231 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 18,170 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 18,161 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,553 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,407 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,387 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 16,648 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 16,648 miles

Front Lower Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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XTC 707N is a 1974 Ac Cobra in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 14,736 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 XTC 707N, 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 52 years old, this Ac Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XTC 707N registered?

XTC 707N is a 1974 Ac Cobra, first registered on 9 August 1974.

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