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8697 AC

1998 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

13,718 mi
Last recorded13,718 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ac Cobra9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8697 AC
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 13,718 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 13,614 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 13,568 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 13,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 13,461 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 13,350 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 11,891 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 11,785 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 11,417 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 11,087 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 10,750 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 10,642 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 10,115 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 10,066 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 10,002 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 9,939 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 9,544 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 9,481 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 9,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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8697 AC is a 1998 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1998 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 9,196 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 8697 AC, 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 28 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of 8697 AC?

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What year was 8697 AC registered?

8697 AC is a 1998 Ac Cobra, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is 8697 AC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8697 AC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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