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Q934PTS

1997 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,476 mi
Last recorded28,476 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Ac Cobra8,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ934PTS
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 28,476 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 28,166 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 28,145 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 27,482 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 27,459 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 26,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 26,008 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 24,644 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 23,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,691 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,586 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 20,767 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 18,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,861 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,003 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,534 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2008 13,523 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 11,606 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 10,222 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 9,080 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 9,019 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Q934PTS is a 1997 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 8,425 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 Q934PTS, 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 29 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q934PTS registered?

Q934PTS is a 1997 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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