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R839 HGO

1997 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

14,888 mi
Last recorded14,888 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ac Cobra8,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 HGO
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 14,888 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 14,888 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 14,655 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 14,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 13,693 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 13,224 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 12,530 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 12,336 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 11,927 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 11,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 11,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 11,149 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 10,548 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 10,338 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 10,124 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,937 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 9,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 9,597 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 9,259 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 8,832 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 8,444 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 8,118 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 7,168 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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R839 HGO is a 1997 Ac Cobra in Red with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R839 HGO, 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 R839 HGO?

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What year was R839 HGO registered?

R839 HGO is a 1997 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R839 HGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R839 HGO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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