A C Cobra

Red · Petrol · 1983 · 4,948 cc

820RMOT history

820R is a red petrol A C Cobra first used on 31 Dec 1983. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 29,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
29,232 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
820R
Registration format
Dateless
Make
A C
Model
Cobra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
31 Dec 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

820R was last recorded at 29,232 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,228 miles · 24 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,232 miles
  • 2020 – 29,228 miles
  • 2019 – 29,150 miles
  • 2018 – 29,108 miles
  • 2017 – 29,040 miles
  • 2016 – 28,886 miles
  • 2015 – 28,849 miles
  • 2014 – 26,900 miles
  • 2013 – 26,780 miles
  • 2012 – 26,471 miles
  • 2011 – 25,568 miles
  • 2010 – 25,464 miles
  • 2009 – 25,372 miles
  • 2008 – 23,645 miles
  • 2007 – 22,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,232 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    29,232 miles
    Test number
    661619091081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail29,232 miles (+4)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,232 miles
    Test number
    722105487426
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass29,228 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    29,228 miles
    Test number
    679770397878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass29,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    29,150 miles
    Test number
    992113044461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail29,150 miles (+42)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,150 miles
    Test number
    532095604105
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass29,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    29,108 miles
    Test number
    244774893509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail29,108 miles (+68)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,108 miles
    Test number
    899335668232
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass29,040 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,040 miles
    Test number
    931372745104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,886 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,886 miles
    Test number
    334535909533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,849 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,849 miles
    Test number
    775887171555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,900 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,900 miles
    Test number
    466952274292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  12. Pass26,780 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,780 miles
    Test number
    325104073256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,471 miles (+903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,471 miles
    Test number
    325947322236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail25,568 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,568 miles
    Test number
    298462931165
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass25,568 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,568 miles
    Test number
    616442931158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,464 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,464 miles
    Test number
    954839670122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,372 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,372 miles
    Test number
    220572659460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,645 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,645 miles
    Test number
    550934868105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,100 miles
    Test number
    110195717121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 820R

What vehicle is registration 820R currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 820R on a red petrol A C Cobra first used on 31 Dec 1983. 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 820R currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 820R expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 820R?
The MOT on 820R expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 820R done?
820R was recorded at 29,232 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 391 miles a year.
Has 820R ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 820R has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 820R 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 820R find?
820R passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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