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R884 FGN

1997 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

17,376 mi
Last recorded17,376 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Ac Cobra8,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 FGN
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 17,376 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 16,999 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 16,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 15,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 15,435 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 13,704 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 12,785 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 11,377 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 11,251 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 10,064 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 8,460 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 7,861 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 7,641 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 6,464 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 6,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

No locking wires fitted to wheel spinners (4)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 4,829 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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R884 FGN is a 1997 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R884 FGN, 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 R884 FGN registered?

R884 FGN is a 1997 Ac Cobra, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R884 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R884 FGN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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