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Blue and Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 4,949 cc

V8 CRSMOT history

V8 CRS is a blue and silver petrol AC Cobra first used on 24 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 24,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
24,301 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 CRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
AC
Model
Cobra
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,949 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 CRS was last recorded at 24,301 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
24,083 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
218 miles
Average per year
688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,301 miles
  • 2025 – 24,083 miles
  • 2024 – 23,966 miles
  • 2022 – 23,355 miles
  • 2021 – 22,286 miles
  • 2020 – 21,660 miles
  • 2018 – 20,689 miles
  • 2017 – 19,898 miles
  • 2016 – 19,394 miles
  • 2015 – 16,820 miles
  • 2014 – 14,243 miles
  • 2013 – 11,586 miles
  • 2012 – 11,357 miles
  • 2011 – 11,169 miles
  • 2010 – 10,853 miles
  • 2008 – 10,782 miles
  • 2007 – 10,740 miles
  • 2006 – 10,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,301 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,301 miles (+218)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    24,301 miles
    Test number
    994571243635
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass24,083 miles (+117)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    24,083 miles
    Test number
    488442112105
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass23,966 miles (+611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    23,966 miles
    Test number
    996158221247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass23,355 miles (+1,069)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    23,355 miles
    Test number
    703496570278
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in front roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass22,286 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    22,286 miles
    Test number
    753055940488
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail22,286 miles (+626)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,286 miles
    Test number
    560187089736
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass21,660 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    21,660 miles
    Test number
    376824517168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,689 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    20,689 miles
    Test number
    763802890254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,898 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    19,898 miles
    Test number
    213972577692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,394 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,394 miles
    Test number
    481680958724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,820 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,820 miles
    Test number
    678209665180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,243 miles (+2,657)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    14,243 miles
    Test number
    509529634193
    • NoteRear tyres becoming worn
  13. Pass11,586 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    11,586 miles
    Test number
    208623823477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,357 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    11,357 miles
    Test number
    428965032180
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteWindscreen wipers getting poor
  15. Fail11,357 miles (+188)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,357 miles
    Test number
    156045932148
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteWindscreen wipers getting poor
  16. Pass11,169 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    11,169 miles
    Test number
    907643241143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,853 miles (+71)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    10,853 miles
    Test number
    283547920130
    • NoteRattle from nearside front
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front lower swivel
  18. Pass10,782 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    10,782 miles
    Test number
    513898318211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,740 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    10,740 miles
    Test number
    983268147394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    10,509 miles
    Test number
    101192896100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 CRS

Does V8 CRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 CRS is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 CRS?
The MOT on V8 CRS is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 CRS done?
V8 CRS was recorded at 24,301 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 688 miles a year.
Has V8 CRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 CRS has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on V8 CRS 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 V8 CRS find?
V8 CRS passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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