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A289 COB

1999 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,247 mi
Last recorded6,247 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Ac Cobra7,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA289 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 6,247 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 55 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 40 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 6 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 2,693 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 2,526 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 2,511 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 2,501 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 2,061 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 2,061 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 2,012 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 2,010 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2010 1,870 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 1,804 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 1,812 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 1,699 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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A289 COB is a 1999 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 7,505 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 A289 COB, 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 27 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A289 COB?

You can check the full history of A289 COB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A289 COB registered?

A289 COB is a 1999 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is A289 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A289 COB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A289 COB have outstanding finance?

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