1998 AC Cobra 4.3L Petrol · S178 BNT

The vehicle maintains a high level of roadworthiness with a consistently stable maintenance record. The most recent test on June 21, 2024 at 15,483 miles passed with no defects or advisories. This follows three consecutive years of clean passes, indicating that the vehicle has been kept in a good condition and that the mechanical and structural components are operating within expected parameters without recurring failures. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 28-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 553 miles per year. Between June 2022 and June 2024, the car covered only 1,941 miles, with the 2023 interval showing an increase of 708 miles. This low usage suggests the car is likely a seasonal fair-weather vehicle rather than a daily driver. While low mileage limits wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of standing can lead to age-related degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown, which remains a factor regardless of distance travelled. Given the clean MOT history, a physical inspection should focus on components susceptible to age and inactivity rather than mechanical fatigue. A buyer must check for perished brake hoses, cracking in suspension bushings, and signs of surface corrosion on the chassis or mounting points that the tester might not have flagged. Because the mileage is so low, tyres should be inspected for flat spotting or dry rot despite sufficient tread depth, and brake discs should be checked for surface pitting or rust from periods of storage.