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STM 305

1997 Ac Cobra

Silver Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,970 mi
Last recorded14,970 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Ac Cobra8,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTM 305
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 14,970 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,803 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 14,519 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,040 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 13,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2006 12,660 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,660 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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STM 305 is a 1997 Ac Cobra in Silver with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 STM 305, 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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How do I check the history of STM 305?

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What year was STM 305 registered?

STM 305 is a 1997 Ac Cobra, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is STM 305 safe to buy?

The MOT history for STM 305 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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