Ac Cobra
From 447 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 11 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 11 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 7 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5 |
| stop lamps all missing or inoperative | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 3 |
| brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 2 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 18.4% of Cobra failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £72.
Typical mileage
Half of all Cobras tested had between 5,372 and 19,580 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 12,032 median miles, the Cobra has 0.087 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Ac Cobra MOT pass rate?
The Ac Cobra has a 89.5% MOT pass rate based on 447 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ac Cobra?
The most common MOT failure on the Ac Cobra is a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Ac Cobra at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ac Cobra is 12,032 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,372 and 19,580 miles.
Buying a used Cobra?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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