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R4 COB

1997 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

7,080 mi
Last recorded7,080 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ac Cobra8,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 7,080 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 7,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 6,944 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 6,842 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 6,533 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 6,334 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 6,044 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 5,380 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 5,059 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 4,989 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 4,738 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 4,696 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 4,452 miles

all four tyres have cracks between treads

both rear brakes binding close to BORDER LINE[ possible handbrake cables partially seized]

n/s/front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2009 4,364 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 4,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 4,273 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 31 Aug 2007 4,129 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKER TOP BOLT SECURING NUT ALTHOUGH TIGHT HAS NO LOCKING DEVICE DUE TO BOLT BEING TOO SHORT

both rear brakes have BORDER LINE BINDING

Fail 24 Jul 2007 4,125 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 3,901 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 3,891 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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R4 COB is a 1997 Ac Cobra in Green with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R4 COB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R4 COB?

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What year was R4 COB registered?

R4 COB is a 1997 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R4 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 COB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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