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A37 ACV

1998 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

12,746 mi
Last recorded12,746 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Ac Cobra9,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA37 ACV
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 12,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 12,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 12,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 12,241 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 12,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 11,898 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 11,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 11,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 11,434 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 10,939 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 10,427 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 10,122 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 9,968 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 9,842 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 9,481 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 9,409 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 8,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 8,505 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 7,623 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 7,345 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 7,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 6,762 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 6,593 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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A37 ACV is a 1998 Ac Cobra in Red with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A37 ACV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A37 ACV?

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What year was A37 ACV registered?

A37 ACV is a 1998 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is A37 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A37 ACV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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