CC Kobra Sports

Yellow and Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

L16 NELMOT history

L16 NEL is a yellow and black petrol CC Kobra Sports first used on 26 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,902 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 NEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
CC Kobra
Model
Sports
Colour
Yellow and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 NEL was last recorded at 75,902 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 2,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,893 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,009 miles
Average per year
1,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,902 miles
  • 2025 – 73,893 miles
  • 2024 – 71,752 miles
  • 2023 – 69,518 miles
  • 2022 – 65,433 miles
  • 2021 – 62,372 miles
  • 2020 – 60,945 miles
  • 2018 – 60,911 miles
  • 2017 – 59,922 miles
  • 2016 – 59,699 miles
  • 2015 – 59,162 miles
  • 2014 – 58,113 miles
  • 2013 – 56,090 miles
  • 2012 – 53,360 miles
  • 2011 – 51,086 miles
  • 2010 – 48,788 miles
  • 2009 – 45,697 miles
  • 2008 – 43,522 miles
  • 2007 – 39,562 miles
  • 2006 – 36,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,902 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,902 miles (+2,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,902 miles
    Test number
    788699662720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass73,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,893 miles
    Test number
    836962907448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,893 miles (+2,141)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,893 miles
    Test number
    925647093601
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  4. Pass71,752 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,752 miles
    Test number
    310424897048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,634 miles (+2,116)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    423524354909
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever no reserve travel

  6. Pass69,518 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,518 miles
    Test number
    263499878105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,433 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,433 miles
    Test number
    508161436271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,372 miles (+1,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    62,372 miles
    Test number
    275426705613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass60,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,945 miles
    Test number
    106868452143
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail60,945 miles (+34)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,945 miles
    Test number
    770286753144
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass60,911 miles (+989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    809948134316
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body

  12. Pass59,922 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,922 miles
    Test number
    696585809419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,699 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,699 miles
    Test number
    850093140800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,162 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,162 miles
    Test number
    638346975159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,113 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,113 miles
    Test number
    257568844177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,090 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,090 miles
    Test number
    398362473122
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail56,087 miles (+2,727)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,087 miles
    Test number
    267191973153
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass53,360 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,360 miles
    Test number
    746898572129
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail53,349 miles (+2,263)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,349 miles
    Test number
    646526962110
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail51,086 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,086 miles
    Test number
    307427061176
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass51,086 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,086 miles
    Test number
    466997561139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,788 miles (+3,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,788 miles
    Test number
    543737940149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass45,697 miles (+2,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,697 miles
    Test number
    810038539119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass43,522 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,522 miles
    Test number
    474218248109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail43,522 miles (+3,960)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,522 miles
    Test number
    392048648125
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass39,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,562 miles
    Test number
    381500557134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,562 miles (+3,425)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,562 miles
    Test number
    333135547150
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass36,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,137 miles
    Test number
    304329826151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 NEL

Does L16 NEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 NEL is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 NEL?
The MOT on L16 NEL is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 NEL done?
L16 NEL was recorded at 75,902 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 1,993 miles a year.
Has L16 NEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 NEL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 NEL 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 L16 NEL find?
L16 NEL passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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