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E17 COB

1998 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,158 mi
Last recorded31,158 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Ac Cobra9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 31,158 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 30,819 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 30,757 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 30,672 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 30,210 miles

minor blow of exhaust gases (nearside centre section join)

offside headlamp lense cracked

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Jun 2019 29,859 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 29,755 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 29,644 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,571 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,503 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,329 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,201 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,029 miles

slight play at both rear wheels

slight play at nearside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,580 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,314 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 28,135 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,135 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,375 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,196 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,089 miles

small chip in screen

Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,939 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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E17 COB is a 1998 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E17 COB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E17 COB?

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What year was E17 COB registered?

E17 COB is a 1998 Ac Cobra, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is E17 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 COB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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