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R314 WRV

1997 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,780 mi
Last recorded7,780 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ac Cobra8,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 WRV
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 7,780 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 7,717 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 7,681 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 7,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 7,683 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 7,586 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 7,505 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 7,415 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 7,371 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 7,271 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 7,271 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 6,981 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 6,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 6,916 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 6,806 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 6,787 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 6,775 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 6,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 6,706 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 6,526 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 6,388 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,157 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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R314 WRV is a 1997 Ac Cobra in Red with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R314 WRV, 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 R314 WRV registered?

R314 WRV is a 1997 Ac Cobra, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R314 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R314 WRV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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