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R7 COB

1997 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,821 mi
Last recorded11,821 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Ac Cobra8,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 11,821 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 11,760 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 11,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 11,432 miles

Chip in screen

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Jul 2018 11,255 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 11,229 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 11,229 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,198 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 11,192 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 9,373 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake could be better

Pass 28 Apr 2010 8,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,362 miles

some play in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in offside of steering rack

some play in both lower swivels

some play in rear anti roll bar links

wipers could be better

wipers could be better

Pass 19 Apr 2007 7,346 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wash wipe could be better

Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,049 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake slightly weak

slight play in steering rack

wipers could be better

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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R7 COB is a 1997 Ac Cobra in Black with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R7 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.

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What year was R7 COB registered?

R7 COB is a 1997 Ac Cobra, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R7 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 COB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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