1997 AC Cobra 4.9L Petrol · R4 COB
1997 AC Cobra (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 7,080 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AC COBRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R4 COB Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 7,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R4 COB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ac Cobra (R4 COB) between September 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”.
R4 COB Mileage History
- 19/09/20053,891 mi
- 07/06/20063,901 mi+10 mi
- 24/07/20074,125 mi+224 mi
- 31/08/20074,129 mi+4 mi
- 24/09/20084,273 mi+144 mi
- 22/09/20094,342 mi+69 mi
- 05/10/20094,364 mi+22 mi
- 22/06/20134,452 mi+88 mi
- 21/06/20144,696 mi+244 mi
- 02/07/20154,738 mi+42 mi
- 21/06/20164,989 mi+251 mi
- 27/04/20175,059 mi+70 mi
- 28/06/20185,380 mi+321 mi
- 17/07/20196,044 mi+664 mi
- 30/06/20206,334 mi+290 mi
- 15/07/20216,533 mi+199 mi
- 20/07/20226,842 mi+309 mi
- 21/07/20236,944 mi+102 mi
- 22/07/20247,013 mi+69 mi
- 09/06/20267,080 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 154 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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