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ABW 99E

1988 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,554 mi
Last recorded14,554 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Ac Cobra12,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 99E
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 14,554 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 13,503 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 13,426 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 13,426 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 13,310 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 13,177 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 13,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 12,948 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 12,758 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 12,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,191 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,150 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 11,829 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 10,465 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 10,073 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 9,370 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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ABW 99E is a 1988 Ac Cobra in Black with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 12,006 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 ABW 99E, 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 38 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABW 99E?

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What year was ABW 99E registered?

ABW 99E is a 1988 Ac Cobra, first registered on 4 October 1988.

Is ABW 99E safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 99E shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ABW 99E have outstanding finance?

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