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R771 BYG

1998 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

10,666 mi
Last recorded10,666 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ac Cobra9,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 BYG
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 10,666 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 10,300 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 9,915 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 9,374 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 9,196 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 9,196 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrrect colour (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 8,587 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 8,538 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 8,494 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 8,364 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 8,119 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 7,994 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 7,665 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 7,496 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 7,286 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 7,017 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 6,741 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 6,399 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 6,105 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 5,673 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 5,420 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 5,135 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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R771 BYG is a 1998 Ac Cobra in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1998 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 9,196 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 R771 BYG, 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 28 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of R771 BYG?

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What year was R771 BYG registered?

R771 BYG is a 1998 Ac Cobra, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R771 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R771 BYG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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