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AC Cobra MK4

Red and White · Petrol · 1984 · 5,000 cc

ACE 44MOT history

ACE 44 is a red and white petrol AC Cobra MK4 first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 25,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
25,551 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ACE 44
Registration format
Dateless
Make
AC
Model
Cobra MK4
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ACE 44 was last recorded at 25,551 miles on 29 May 2026, 272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,279 miles · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
272 miles
Average per year
815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,551 miles
  • 2022 – 25,279 miles
  • 2021 – 25,099 miles
  • 2019 – 24,267 miles
  • 2018 – 23,269 miles
  • 2017 – 22,940 miles
  • 2016 – 22,870 miles
  • 2015 – 22,620 miles
  • 2014 – 20,775 miles
  • 2013 – 16,939 miles
  • 2012 – 15,596 miles
  • 2011 – 13,927 miles
  • 2010 – 11,762 miles
  • 2009 – 10,897 miles
  • 2008 – 9,447 miles
  • 2007 – 9,434 miles
  • 2006 – 9,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,551 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective cotton reel in wheel arch (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower steering uj to column slight movement
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake performance low (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass25,551 miles (+272)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    25,551 miles
    Test number
    180102676346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective cotton reel in wheel arch (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower steering uj to column slight movement
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake performance low (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass25,279 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    25,279 miles
    Test number
    762074878786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,099 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    25,099 miles
    Test number
    442484978240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,267 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,267 miles
    Test number
    308837613919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,269 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    23,269 miles
    Test number
    101947528883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail23,257 miles (+317)7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,257 miles
    Test number
    388329814718
    • MajorAll position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Pass22,940 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    22,940 miles
    Test number
    700844945102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,870 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,870 miles
    Test number
    971735898320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,620 miles
    Test number
    418227465117
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  10. Fail22,620 miles (+1,845)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,620 miles
    Test number
    728226265145
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  11. Pass20,775 miles (+3,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    20,775 miles
    Test number
    558811044172
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass16,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    16,939 miles
    Test number
    146083143156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail16,939 miles (+1,343)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,939 miles
    Test number
    777233543142
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass15,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    15,596 miles
    Test number
    135569552115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail15,596 miles (+1,669)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,596 miles
    Test number
    475999152175
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass13,927 miles (+2,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    13,927 miles
    Test number
    686578251187
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass11,762 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    11,762 miles
    Test number
    152055250139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,897 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    10,897 miles
    Test number
    453194759191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,447 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    9,447 miles
    Test number
    103183648187
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  20. Pass9,434 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    9,434 miles
    Test number
    894927257164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    9,130 miles
    Test number
    152355396096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail9,130 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,130 miles
    Test number
    400203096082
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Questions about ACE 44

What vehicle is registration ACE 44 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ACE 44 on a red and white petrol AC Cobra MK4 first used on 30 Dec 1984. 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 ACE 44 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ACE 44 is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on ACE 44?
The MOT on ACE 44 is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ACE 44 done?
ACE 44 was recorded at 25,551 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 815 miles a year.
Has ACE 44 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ACE 44 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2018.
Has the mileage on ACE 44 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 ACE 44 find?
ACE 44 passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear exhaust mounting defective cotton reel in wheel arch; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front lower steering uj to column slight movement, and 1 more.

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