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VEG 238H

1998 Ac Cobra

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,456 mi
Last recorded7,456 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Ac Cobra9,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEG 238H
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 7,456 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 7,241 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 7,192 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 6,989 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 7 Apr 2016 6,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 6,650 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front lower shock bushes slight movement

slight exhaust blow from manifold to side pipes

Fail 2 Apr 2015 6,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front lower shock bushes slight movement

slight exhaust blow from manifold to side pipes

Pass 1 Feb 2014 6,166 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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VEG 238H is a 1998 Ac Cobra in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VEG 238H, 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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What year was VEG 238H registered?

VEG 238H is a 1998 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is VEG 238H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEG 238H shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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