1976 Gardner Douglas AC Cobra 3.6L Petrol · MPM 397P
1976 Gardner Douglas AC Cobra (3.6L, petrol). First registered 07 May 1976. Recorded mileage 150 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- GARDNER DOUGLAS AC COBRA
- Year / Origin
- 1976 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MPM 397P Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2022
- 150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MPM 397P 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 1976 Gardner Douglas Ac Cobra (MPM 397P) between April 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2022 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: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”.
MPM 397P Mileage History
- 01/04/2022141 mi
- 06/05/2022150 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 94 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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