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YSV 427

1987 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

15,166 mi
Last recorded15,166 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Ac Cobra7,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSV 427
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 15,166 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 15,150 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 14,908 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 14,889 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 14,784 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 14,759 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,727 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 14,571 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 14,565 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,235 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 14,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 13,958 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 13,945 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 13,817 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 13,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 12,585 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 12,243 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 11,195 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 10,032 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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YSV 427 is a 1987 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1987 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 7,393 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 YSV 427, 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 39 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 YSV 427?

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What year was YSV 427 registered?

YSV 427 is a 1987 Ac Cobra, first registered on 10 December 1987.

Is YSV 427 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSV 427 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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