2011 AK Cobra 3.4L Petrol · AE11 AHN

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in October 2025 at 7,727 miles. The maintenance trend shows a recent improvement after a significant mechanical failure in July of that same year. While the July 2025 test revealed critical issues with the braking system and structural components, the subsequent pass three months later indicates that the previous owner addressed the flagged defects to bring the car back to a roadlegal standard. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging only approximately 515 miles per year. There is a notable four-year gap between the September 2021 test and the July 2025 test, during which the car covered only 68 miles. Such extreme low usage often protects mechanical components but leads to age-related degradation of rubber-based parts and metal surfaces due to inactivity. The 2025 failure confirms this risk, noting perishing on all tyres and corrosion across all brake discs alongside a worn nearsside front wheel bearing. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking assembly to ensure the excessive binding reported in July 2025 has been fully rectified and that the new discs are not suffering from premature pitting. Given the history of cracking tyres, the sidewalls should be checked for deep-seated dry rot regardless of remaining tread depth. The inspector should also verify the wheel bearing is now free of play and ensure the missing bolt from the starter motor has been properly secured, as these faults suggest a lapse in preventative maintenance during the long periods of storage.