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R50 COB

1997 Ac Cobra

Silver Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

6,296 mi
Last recorded6,296 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ac Cobra8,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 6,296 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 6,234 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 6,210 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 6,195 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard both banks (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 6,086 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 6,070 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 5,967 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 5,869 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 5,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 5,455 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 5,319 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 5,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 5,015 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 4,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 4,897 miles

front and rear number plates cable tied over plates on car

Pass 30 Jan 2010 4,862 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 4,955 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust de-cat system in boot at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2008 4,847 miles

de cat pipes are in the boot at time of test

front and rear number plates are secured over the top of another set of plates

Pass 3 Jan 2007 4,660 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 3,957 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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R50 COB is a 1997 Ac Cobra in Silver with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R50 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

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What year was R50 COB registered?

R50 COB is a 1997 Ac Cobra, first registered on 20 December 1997.

Is R50 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 COB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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