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AC Cobra

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 4,942 cc

S4 COBMOT history

S4 COB is a silver petrol AC Cobra first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
55,343 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 COB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
AC
Model
Cobra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,942 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 COB was last recorded at 55,343 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2010: 31,096 miles, lower than 288,188 miles on 12 May 2009.

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
54,133 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,210 miles
Average per year
1,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,343 miles
  • 2025 – 54,133 miles
  • 2024 – 53,047 miles
  • 2023 – 52,239 miles
  • 2022 – 51,059 miles
  • 2021 – 50,526 miles
  • 2019 – 49,160 miles
  • 2018 – 46,912 miles
  • 2017 – 45,225 miles
  • 2016 – 42,995 miles
  • 2015 – 40,214 miles
  • 2014 – 38,254 miles
  • 2013 – 35,909 miles
  • 2012 – 33,350 miles
  • 2011 – 32,576 miles
  • 2010 – 31,096 miles
  • 2009 – 288,188 miles
  • 2008 – 24,979 miles
  • 2007 – 22,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,343 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,343 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    55,343 miles
    Test number
    963250519554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,133 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    54,133 miles
    Test number
    716267249941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,047 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    678035794863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,239 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    52,239 miles
    Test number
    224581067469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,059 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,059 miles
    Test number
    668912380377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,526 miles (+1,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    50,526 miles
    Test number
    790913598465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass49,160 miles (+2,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,160 miles
    Test number
    703105587693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass46,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,912 miles
    Test number
    738727583761
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear suspension anti roll bar nearside inner mount bush

  9. Fail46,912 miles (+1,687)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,912 miles
    Test number
    819489607251
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear suspension anti roll bar nearside inner mount bush

  10. Pass45,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    847666272206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,225 miles (+2,230)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    618819827745
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass42,995 miles (+2,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,995 miles
    Test number
    797936048144
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass40,214 miles (+1,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,214 miles
    Test number
    295672395017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass38,254 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,254 miles
    Test number
    576018974195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,909 miles3 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,909 miles
    Test number
    236152273140
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads worn down to 1.6mm limit 245/60 VR 5
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteOffside front inner wheel arch showing signs of tyre scrubbing it but cleared OK on steering lock-to-lock test
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear outer driveshaft UJ

  16. Pass35,909 miles (+2,559)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,909 miles
    Test number
    575012873132
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads worn down to 1.6mm limit 245/60 VR 5
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteOffside front inner wheel arch showing signs of tyre scrubbing it but cleared OK on steering lock-to-lock test
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear outer driveshaft UJ

  17. Pass33,350 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,350 miles
    Test number
    268070082159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,576 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,576 miles
    Test number
    798543741129
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWindscreen washers and wipers not checked as screen not fitted at time of test

  19. Fail32,576 miles (+1,480)11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,576 miles
    Test number
    196170341112
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWindscreen washers and wipers not checked as screen not fitted at time of test

  20. Pass31,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,096 miles
    Test number
    411726560129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,096 miles (-257,092)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,096 miles
    Test number
    382326960182
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass288,188 miles (+263,209)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    288,188 miles
    Test number
    311762039183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,979 miles
    Test number
    811091028125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,977 miles (+2,767)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,977 miles
    Test number
    473301128128
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Pass22,210 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,210 miles
    Test number
    750239167053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,873 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,873 miles
    Test number
    634094467096
    • FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S4 COB

Does S4 COB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 COB is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 COB?
The MOT on S4 COB is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 COB done?
S4 COB was recorded at 55,343 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 1,727 miles a year.
Has S4 COB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 COB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on S4 COB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 COB find?
S4 COB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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