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YEL 987

1985 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,899 mi
Last recorded21,899 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1985 Ac Cobra10,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 987
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 21,899 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 21,899 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,787 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 21,787 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 21,742 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight dampness on fuel filter

Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,674 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,581 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,514 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 21,501 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside rear upper ball joint

Pass 3 Apr 2006 20,718 miles

por pattern from both headlamps

slight binding from o/s/f brake

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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YEL 987 is a 1985 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 10,209 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 YEL 987, 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 41 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YEL 987?

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What year was YEL 987 registered?

YEL 987 is a 1985 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is YEL 987 safe to buy?

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