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YWJ 16

1987 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,943 mi
Last recorded2,943 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Ac Cobra7,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWJ 16
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 2,943 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 2,927 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 2,886 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 2,806 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 2,486 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 2,142 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 1,601 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 1,267 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 1 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 7,940 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 7,520 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 7,456 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 7,177 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 6,185 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 5,602 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 4,364 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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YWJ 16 is a 1987 Ac Cobra in Black with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YWJ 16, 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 YWJ 16?

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What year was YWJ 16 registered?

YWJ 16 is a 1987 Ac Cobra, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is YWJ 16 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWJ 16 shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YWJ 16 have outstanding finance?

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