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AC Cobra

Blue · Petrol · 1980 · 3,506 cc

463 ACAMOT history

463 ACA is a blue petrol AC Cobra first used on 30 Dec 1980. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 50,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
50,552 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
463 ACA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
AC
Model
Cobra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,506 cc
Year of manufacture
1980
First used
30 Dec 1980
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

463 ACA was last recorded at 50,552 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,485 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
1,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,552 miles
  • 2024 – 50,485 miles
  • 2023 – 50,318 miles
  • 2018 – 50,196 miles
  • 2017 – 49,917 miles
  • 2016 – 47,181 miles
  • 2015 – 42,946 miles
  • 2014 – 38,595 miles
  • 2013 – 33,920 miles
  • 2012 – 29,741 miles
  • 2011 – 27,949 miles
  • 2010 – 25,219 miles
  • 2009 – 23,218 miles
  • 2008 – 21,547 miles
  • 2007 – 19,665 miles
  • 2006 – 16,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,552 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,552 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    50,552 miles
    Test number
    855580943065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,485 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,485 miles
    Test number
    407896441384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,318 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    396678947726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,196 miles (+279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,196 miles
    Test number
    192500465967
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket breaking off. (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass49,917 miles (+2,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,917 miles
    Test number
    208970883375
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake and service brake just met the requirement, needs adjustment or repair

  6. Pass47,181 miles (+4,235)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,181 miles
    Test number
    990829139259
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearing slightly rough
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met the requirement needs adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryService brake just met the requirement needs adjustment or repair

  7. Pass42,946 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,946 miles
    Test number
    545959565188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers could be better

  8. Fail42,946 miles (+4,351)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,946 miles
    Test number
    455072515172
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass38,595 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,595 miles
    Test number
    277388514450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail38,592 miles (+4,672)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,592 miles
    Test number
    896438994079
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCar over heated during test
    • NoteSmells fuel but cant find any leak

  11. Pass33,920 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,920 miles
    Test number
    709389593010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCar overheated
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail33,920 miles (+4,179)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,920 miles
    Test number
    625088193060
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass29,741 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,741 miles
    Test number
    468549782089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail29,741 miles (+1,792)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,741 miles
    Test number
    748459382037
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail27,949 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,949 miles
    Test number
    517117591050
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass27,949 miles (+2,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,949 miles
    Test number
    728267491037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass25,219 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,219 miles
    Test number
    234825200406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,211 miles (+1,993)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,211 miles
    Test number
    502939980089
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass23,218 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,218 miles
    Test number
    273262599003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,216 miles (+1,669)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,216 miles
    Test number
    243849679037
    • FailureDirection indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass21,547 miles (+1,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,547 miles
    Test number
    923537988079
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  22. Pass19,665 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,665 miles
    Test number
    691245087015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,663 miles (+66)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,663 miles
    Test number
    603784367008
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  24. Fail19,597 miles (+2,893)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,597 miles
    Test number
    222758457059
    • FailureNearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass16,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,704 miles
    Test number
    141151566060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 463 ACA

What vehicle is registration 463 ACA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 463 ACA on a blue petrol AC Cobra first used on 30 Dec 1980. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 463 ACA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 463 ACA is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 463 ACA?
The MOT on 463 ACA is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 463 ACA done?
463 ACA was recorded at 50,552 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 1,714 miles a year.
Has 463 ACA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 463 ACA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on 463 ACA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 463 ACA find?
463 ACA passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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