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COB 9A

1997 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,831 mi
Last recorded8,831 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Ac Cobra8,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOB 9A
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 8,831 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 8,640 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 8,625 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 8,535 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 8,535 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 8,508 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 8,490 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 8,425 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 8,280 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 8,220 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 8,062 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 7,960 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 7,616 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 7,616 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 7,217 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 6,422 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 6,422 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front disks in poor condition

Nearside rear exhaust mount perished and split

Slight blow from offside front exhaust joint

Pass 29 Nov 2005 5,945 miles

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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COB 9A is a 1997 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 COB 9A, 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 COB 9A registered?

COB 9A is a 1997 Ac Cobra, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is COB 9A safe to buy?

The MOT history for COB 9A shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does COB 9A have outstanding finance?

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