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AC Cobra

Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 4,949 cc

4948 ACMOT history

4948 AC is a blue petrol AC Cobra first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 9,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
9,543 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
4948 AC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
AC
Model
Cobra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,949 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4948 AC was last recorded at 9,543 miles on 20 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2009: 1,068 miles, lower than 22,404 miles on 16 Apr 2008.
  • 20 Sept 2026: 9,543 miles, lower than 9,973 miles on 23 Apr 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
9,973 miles · 23 Apr 2026

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 9,543 miles
  • 2025 – 9,267 miles
  • 2024 – 9,054 miles
  • 2023 – 8,815 miles
  • 2022 – 8,483 miles
  • 2021 – 8,297 miles
  • 2018 – 8,068 miles
  • 2017 – 7,731 miles
  • 2016 – 7,124 miles
  • 2015 – 6,584 miles
  • 2014 – 6,518 miles
  • 2013 – 6,461 miles
  • 2012 – 6,347 miles
  • 2011 – 5,385 miles
  • 2010 – 3,444 miles
  • 2009 – 1,130 miles
  • 2008 – 22,404 miles
  • 2007 – 19,550 miles
  • 2006 – 16,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,543 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,543 miles (-430)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    9,543 miles
    Test number
    5936152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail9,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    9,973 miles
    Test number
    5472770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail9,973 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,973 miles
    Test number
    5472736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass9,267 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    9,267 miles
    Test number
    4183881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass9,054 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    9,054 miles
    Test number
    2903315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass8,815 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    8,815 miles
    Test number
    1709048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass8,483 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    8,483 miles
    Test number
    476488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8,297 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    8,297 miles
    Test number
    22597455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass8,068 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    8,068 miles
    Test number
    20033708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail8,066 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,066 miles
    Test number
    20012021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,731 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    7,731 miles
    Test number
    18532717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass7,124 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    7,124 miles
    Test number
    439722517963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,584 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    6,584 miles
    Test number
    875773785074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail6,583 miles (+65)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,583 miles
    Test number
    547522085064
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  15. Pass6,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    6,518 miles
    Test number
    297960604322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail6,518 miles (+57)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,518 miles
    Test number
    425280404410
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass6,461 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    6,461 miles
    Test number
    956906723328
    • NoteO/s rear brake binding slightly

  18. Fail6,456 miles (+109)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,456 miles
    Test number
    818883923303
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteO/s rear brake binding slightly

  19. Pass6,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    6,347 miles
    Test number
    107183792132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail6,347 miles (+962)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,347 miles
    Test number
    879913392131
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass5,385 miles (+1,941)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    5,385 miles
    Test number
    298235801185
    • NoteCoolant leak water pump
    • NoteNsf wheel bearing grease cap missing

  22. Pass3,444 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    3,444 miles
    Test number
    250661110178
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  23. Fail3,444 miles (+2,314)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,444 miles
    Test number
    122690310192
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass1,130 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    1,130 miles
    Test number
    282010319132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail1,068 miles (-21,336)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,068 miles
    Test number
    243415609132
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Fail22,404 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,404 miles
    Test number
    272117308113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass22,404 miles (+2,854)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,404 miles
    Test number
    994847708174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass19,550 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,550 miles
    Test number
    170035327158
    • NoteOsf wheel bearing grease cap missing

  29. Fail19,550 miles (+2,591)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,550 miles
    Test number
    642360027105
    • FailureNearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOsr wheel bearing grease cap missing

  30. Pass16,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,959 miles
    Test number
    663274636290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4948 AC

What vehicle is registration 4948 AC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4948 AC on a blue petrol AC Cobra first used on 31 Dec 1989. 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 4948 AC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4948 AC is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4948 AC?
The MOT on 4948 AC is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4948 AC done?
4948 AC was recorded at 9,543 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2026.
Has 4948 AC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4948 AC has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 4948 AC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 4948 AC find?
4948 AC passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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