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AC Cobra

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,506 cc

K40 BRAMOT history

K40 BRA is a blue petrol AC Cobra first used on 3 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2023 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 6,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2023
Mileage
6,045 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2022
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 BRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
AC
Model
Cobra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,506 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 BRA was last recorded at 6,045 miles on 7 Jul 2022, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2014: 4,859 miles, lower than 37,840 miles on 5 Dec 2011.
  • 25 Apr 2018: 5,741 miles, lower than 57,328 miles on 16 Apr 2018.

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
6,011 miles · 5 May 2021
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 6,045 miles
  • 2021 – 6,011 miles
  • 2018 – 5,741 miles
  • 2015 – 53,525 miles
  • 2014 – 4,859 miles
  • 2011 – 37,840 miles
  • 2010 – 3,410 miles
  • 2009 – 2,982 miles
  • 2008 – 1,970 miles
  • 2006 – 1,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass6,045 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.

  • Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass6,045 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    6,045 miles
    Test number
    176704593569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass6,011 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    6,011 miles
    Test number
    409844449798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass5,741 miles (-51,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    5,741 miles
    Test number
    671896650680
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail57,328 miles (+3,803)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,328 miles
    Test number
    928796100233
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine.

  5. Pass53,525 miles (+48,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,525 miles
    Test number
    512149098861
    • AdvisorySlight play in nsf and osf inner steering rack joints

  6. Pass4,859 miles (-32,981)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    4,859 miles
    Test number
    969884394048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,840 miles (+34,145)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,840 miles
    Test number
    837219731311
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  8. Pass3,695 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    3,695 miles
    Test number
    958330711177
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteLower ceank pully possably hitting sterring rack

  9. Fail3,694 miles (+284)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,694 miles
    Test number
    268479801186
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteLower ceank pully possably hitting sterring rack

  10. Pass3,410 miles (+428)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    3,410 miles
    Test number
    893451210120
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth offside exhaust mount rubbers split
    • NoteNearside front and offside front lower suspension arms have surface rust

  11. Fail2,982 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,982 miles
    Test number
    563839109019
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  12. Pass2,982 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    2,982 miles
    Test number
    832429309039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass1,970 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    1,970 miles
    Test number
    713800738094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass1,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    1,886 miles
    Test number
    340026696217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 BRA

Does K40 BRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 BRA expired on 6 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 BRA?
The MOT on K40 BRA expired on 6 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 BRA done?
K40 BRA was recorded at 6,045 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2022, an average of 265 miles a year.
Has K40 BRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 BRA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on K40 BRA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 BRA find?
K40 BRA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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