DAX Cobra
Green · Petrol · 1980 · 3,528 cc
RTP 234MOT history
RTP 234 is a green petrol DAX Cobra first used on 30 Dec 1980. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 14,313 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 14,313 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 464 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RTP 234
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- DAX
- Model
- Cobra
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,528 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1980
- First used
- 30 Dec 1980
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RTP 234 was last recorded at 14,313 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 1,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 13,282 miles · 29 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,031 miles
- Average per year
- 464 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 14,313 miles
- 2022 – 13,282 miles
- 2021 – 13,046 miles
- 2019 – 12,630 miles
- 2018 – 11,699 miles
- 2017 – 11,162 miles
- 2016 – 9,632 miles
- 2015 – 8,058 miles
- 2014 – 6,638 miles
- 2013 – 6,632 miles
- 2012 – 6,427 miles
- 2011 – 6,260 miles
- 2010 – 6,072 miles
- 2009 – 5,830 miles
- 2008 – 5,619 miles
- 2007 – 5,334 miles
- 2006 – 5,017 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass14,313 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Wheel bearing has slight play All four
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
All direction indicators not working
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive various
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass14,313 miles (+1,031)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 14,313 miles
- Test number
- 738594817361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,282 miles (+236)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 13,282 miles
- Test number
- 109579880940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,046 miles (+9)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 13,046 miles
- Test number
- 809264976733
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play All four (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail13,037 miles (+407)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,037 miles
- Test number
- 702373157216
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play All four (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass12,630 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 12,630 miles
- Test number
- 433582859898
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack slightly rough when turned lock to lock
Fail12,630 miles (+931)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,630 miles
- Test number
- 717302265980
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure locking mechanism loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack slightly rough when turned lock to lock
Pass11,699 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 11,699 miles
- Test number
- 603952397046
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play front and rear all bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mountings broken
- AdvisorySlight roughness in steering rack
Fail11,691 miles (+529)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,691 miles
- Test number
- 485927070024
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play front and rear all bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mountings broken
- AdvisorySlight roughness in steering rack
Pass11,162 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 11,162 miles
- Test number
- 640969315052
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust supports deteriorated and nuts loose/missing but exhaust adequately supported
- AdvisorySteering slightly rough lock to lock
Fail11,162 miles (+1,530)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,162 miles
- Test number
- 797918036970
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust supports deteriorated and nuts loose/missing but exhaust adequately supported
- AdvisorySteering slightly rough lock to lock
Pass9,632 miles (+11)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2017
- Odometer
- 9,632 miles
- Test number
- 235916011561
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOil Leak
- AdvisoryRear Fuel hose slightly damaged Deteriorated from tank to pump (7.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Fail9,621 miles (+1,563)17 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,621 miles
- Test number
- 868940322631
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- 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)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads Both sides (2.4.G.1)
- FailureFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both Sides (2.7.4)
- FailureFront registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
- FailureFuel hose excessively damaged Carburetor Fuel pipes (7.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureRear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOil Leak
- AdvisoryRear Fuel hose slightly damaged Deteriorated from tank to pump (7.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Pass8,058 miles (+1,420)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 8,058 miles
- Test number
- 947027905168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,638 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 6,638 miles
- Test number
- 727185204145
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteAdvise: parking brake meets efficiency requirements,but could be better
Pass6,632 miles (+205)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 6,632 miles
- Test number
- 705426463223
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteAdvise: handbrake meets requirements but could be improved
Fail6,427 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,427 miles
- Test number
- 186970352290
- Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass6,427 miles (+167)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 6,427 miles
- Test number
- 578130552293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,260 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 6,260 miles
- Test number
- 975685161132
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail6,255 miles (+183)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,255 miles
- Test number
- 516015561132
- FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass6,072 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 6,072 miles
- Test number
- 850167560158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail6,063 miles (+233)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,063 miles
- Test number
- 234222860139
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass5,830 miles (+211)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 5,830 miles
- Test number
- 691879449128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,619 miles (+285)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 5,619 miles
- Test number
- 343831748137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,334 miles (+317)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 5,334 miles
- Test number
- 212552947427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,017 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 5,017 miles
- Test number
- 284453756435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about RTP 234
- What vehicle is registration RTP 234 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RTP 234 on a green petrol DAX Cobra first used on 30 Dec 1980. 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 RTP 234 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RTP 234 is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RTP 234?
- The MOT on RTP 234 is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RTP 234 done?
- RTP 234 was recorded at 14,313 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 464 miles a year.
- Has RTP 234 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RTP 234 has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on RTP 234 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 RTP 234 find?
- RTP 234 passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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