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JA 5

1998 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4727cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,127 mi
Last recorded40,127 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Ac Cobra9,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA 5
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,727cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 40,127 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,775 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 39,123 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 37,871 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 37,824 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012

rear exhaust split

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,545 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 35,500 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,038 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,535 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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JA 5 is a 1998 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,727cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JA 5, 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 JA 5 registered?

JA 5 is a 1998 Ac Cobra, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is JA 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA 5 shows 12 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.

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