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HRV 713N

1998 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,870 mi
Last recorded12,870 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Ac Cobra9,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRV 713N
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 12,870 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension mounts corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2021 12,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% rear axle 51% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension mounts and components corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2017 12,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light corrosion to chassis & rear suspension units

seat belts slow to re-coil

Pass 4 Aug 2015 11,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 11,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 11,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 11,216 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column shaft fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Lower Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

rear differential loose

Pass 19 Dec 2011 9,722 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 9,715 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 9,296 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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HRV 713N is a 1998 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 HRV 713N, 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 HRV 713N registered?

HRV 713N is a 1998 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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