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A C COBRA1987 · 5.0L PETROL

AC 3601

Vehicle Insight Summary

1987 A C COBRA — PETROL, 5000cc. This vehicle has 46,347 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 16/06/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/12/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1987
Engine
5000cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a consistently stable maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted in September 2024 at 44,055 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This springer of perfect results since 2020 suggests that the mechanical components are being maintained to a high standard and the vehicle avoids recurring failures or structural degradation. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a vehicle of 39 years, averaging approximately 1,130 miles per annum. Data shows a significant period of low usage between March 2022 and April 2023, where the car covered only 111 miles over a year, followed by a more active Phase starting in January 2024 which saw 1,705 miles. While the low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the intermittent use can lead to the drying of rubber-based components or the stagnation of fluids. Because the MOT history shows no recorded faults, a prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas affected by low-mileage storage. Particular attention is required regarding the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed during periods of inactivity. Suspension bushes should be checked for cracking, and brake own need to be tested for seizing or pitting, as these are common points of failure on cars that are not driven frequently.

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90
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a consistently stable maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted in September 2024 at 44,055 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This springer of perfect results since 2020 suggests that the mechanical components are being maintained to a high standard and the vehicle avoids recurring failures or structural degradation. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a vehicle of 39 years, averaging approximately 1,130 miles per annum. Data shows a significant period of low usage between March 2022 and April 2023, where the car covered only 111 miles over a year, followed by a more active Phase starting in January 2024 which saw 1,705 miles. While the low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the intermittent use can lead to the drying of rubber-based components or the stagnation of fluids. Because the MOT history shows no recorded faults, a prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas affected by low-mileage storage. Particular attention is required regarding the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed during periods of inactivity. Suspension bushes should be checked for cracking, and brake own need to be tested for seizing or pitting, as these are common points of failure on cars that are not driven frequently.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this A C Cobra (AC 3601) from 1987 show a total of 5 MOT tests between April 2021 and June 2026.

With 5 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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