1982 AK Sports Cobra 5.7L Petrol · HWV 24X
1982 AK Sports Cobra (5.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1998. Recorded mileage 6,192 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2024. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AK SPORTS COBRA
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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HWV 24X Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2023
- 6,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HWV 24X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Ak Sports Cobra (HWV 24X) between May 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
HWV 24X Mileage History
- 26/05/20236,182 mi
- 27/05/20236,192 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,776 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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