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F970 MBM

1988 Ac Cobra

Green Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,043 mi
Last recorded21,043 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Ac Cobra12,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF970 MBM
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 21,043 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 20,978 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 20,955 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 20,939 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 20,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 20,467 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 20,104 miles

Play in both front and rear wheel bearings.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 19,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,686 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 19,686 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,573 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,564 miles

Nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on inside edge

Offside front lower arm ball joint gaiter torn

Offside rear tyre 1.6mm on inside edge

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,351 miles

OSF lower ball joint gaiter adrift

Rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to separate

Some directional freeplay at steering wheel rim

Some play in rear wheel bearings

Some underside corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2006 19,029 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 19,021 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 18,780 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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F970 MBM is a 1988 Ac Cobra in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F970 MBM, 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

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What year was F970 MBM registered?

F970 MBM is a 1988 Ac Cobra, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F970 MBM safe to buy?

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