AC (electric) Cobra

Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 5,000 cc

980 COBMOT history

980 COB is a blue petrol AC (electric) Cobra first used on 1 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 11,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
11,937 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
980 COB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
AC (electric)
Model
Cobra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

980 COB was last recorded at 11,937 miles on 1 May 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2010: 9,197 miles, lower than 87,664 miles on 30 May 2008.

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
11,926 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 11,937 miles
  • 2025 – 11,926 miles
  • 2024 – 11,881 miles
  • 2023 – 11,827 miles
  • 2022 – 11,775 miles
  • 2020 – 11,770 miles
  • 2019 – 11,749 miles
  • 2018 – 11,709 miles
  • 2017 – 11,493 miles
  • 2016 – 11,357 miles
  • 2015 – 11,332 miles
  • 2014 – 11,180 miles
  • 2013 – 11,111 miles
  • 2012 – 10,952 miles
  • 2011 – 10,256 miles
  • 2010 – 9,197 miles
  • 2008 – 87,664 miles
  • 2007 – 8,558 miles
  • 2006 – 8,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,937 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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Handbrake high but still has reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,937 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    11,937 miles
    Test number
    313976385069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass11,926 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    11,926 miles
    Test number
    549469553503
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high but still has reserve
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass11,881 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    11,881 miles
    Test number
    750199367803
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high but still has reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass11,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    11,827 miles
    Test number
    480069473254
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high but still has reserve travel

  5. Fail11,827 miles (+52)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,827 miles
    Test number
    764085022950
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high but still has reserve travel

  6. Pass11,775 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    11,775 miles
    Test number
    693925392013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass11,770 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    11,770 miles
    Test number
    790742890161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,749 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    11,749 miles
    Test number
    629050429151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass11,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    11,709 miles
    Test number
    883971126328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail11,709 miles (+216)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,709 miles
    Test number
    332903399863
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass11,493 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    11,493 miles
    Test number
    674894424297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail11,425 miles (+68)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,425 miles
    Test number
    188471947063
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

  13. Pass11,357 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    11,357 miles
    Test number
    162817283697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,332 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    11,332 miles
    Test number
    207901565414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,180 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    11,180 miles
    Test number
    838173054184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,111 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    11,111 miles
    Test number
    335554953194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,952 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    10,952 miles
    Test number
    846274472185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail10,256 miles1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,256 miles
    Test number
    286212071429
    • DangerousOil leak
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass10,256 miles (+1,059)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    10,256 miles
    Test number
    657742371123
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass9,197 miles (-78,467)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    9,197 miles
    Test number
    183279660493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,664 miles (+79,106)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,664 miles
    Test number
    273021158445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,558 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    8,558 miles
    Test number
    570433797164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail8,487 miles (+170)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,487 miles
    Test number
    464690496217
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • NoteSlight blow from o/s centre exhaust
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/f upper ball joint

  24. Pass8,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,317 miles
    Test number
    244701616111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail8,317 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,317 miles
    Test number
    554613196086
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about 980 COB

What vehicle is registration 980 COB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 980 COB on a blue petrol AC (electric) Cobra first used on 1 Aug 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 980 COB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 980 COB is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 980 COB?
The MOT on 980 COB is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 980 COB done?
980 COB was recorded at 11,937 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 180 miles a year.
Has 980 COB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 980 COB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on 980 COB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 980 COB find?
980 COB passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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