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Q117AUF

2000 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,426 mi
Last recorded4,426 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Ac Cobra8,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ117AUF
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 4,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 3,935 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 3,904 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed emission very high on both separated exhaust systems and no emissions control systems fitted. no proof of SVA entitlement provided at time of test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

steering column lower attachment creates free play in steering system

Pass 23 Aug 2023 3,630 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 3,493 miles

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

long travel parking brake lever

Fail 3 Jul 2019 3,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

long travel parking brake lever

Pass 3 Jul 2018 3,208 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 May 2016 2,921 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 2,586 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 2,486 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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Q117AUF is a 2000 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 8,487 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 Q117AUF, 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 26 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q117AUF registered?

Q117AUF is a 2000 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is Q117AUF safe to buy?

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