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C9 BRA

1997 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

7,038 mi
Last recorded7,038 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Ac Cobra8,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 BRA
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 7,038 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 7,031 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 7,018 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 6,945 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 6,875 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 6,654 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 6,200 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 6,029 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 6,026 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 5,874 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 5,583 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 5,399 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 4,659 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 4,524 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 4,151 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 4,004 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 3,952 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 3,939 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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C9 BRA is a 1997 Ac Cobra in Green with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 8,425 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 C9 BRA, 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 29 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C9 BRA registered?

C9 BRA is a 1997 Ac Cobra, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is C9 BRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 BRA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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