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GPT 290S

1998 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,046 mi
Last recorded28,046 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Ac Cobra9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPT 290S
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 28,046 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 28,046 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 27,543 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 26,835 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 26,463 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,166 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake requires attention.!!!

Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,154 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 26,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Very slight play in steering u/joint

Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,378 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 24,610 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,867 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 22,935 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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GPT 290S is a 1998 Ac Cobra in Green with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GPT 290S, 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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What year was GPT 290S registered?

GPT 290S is a 1998 Ac Cobra, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is GPT 290S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPT 290S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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