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V638 MGO

1999 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,068 mi
Last recorded85,068 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Ac Cobra7,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 MGO
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 85,068 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 84,945 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 84,098 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 84,098 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 78,814 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 76,691 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,199 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 76,158 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,805 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 74,427 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,475 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,601 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,304 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,393 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,051 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 61,065 miles

Blow from both centre exhaust boxes

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,288 miles

Handbrake reading on limit

Nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Poor pattern from both headlamps

Slight blow from both centre exhaust boxes

Fail 15 Nov 2010 56,288 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Handbrake reading on limit

Nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Poor pattern from both headlamps

Slight blow from both centre exhaust boxes

Pass 13 Nov 2009 53,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 53,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,401 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 43,446 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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V638 MGO is a 1999 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V638 MGO, 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.

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What year was V638 MGO registered?

V638 MGO is a 1999 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V638 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V638 MGO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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