Cobra 427

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 5,800 cc

V8 FFRMOT history

V8 FFR is a blue petrol Cobra 427 first used on 1 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 40,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
40,929 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 FFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Cobra
Model
427
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 FFR was last recorded at 40,929 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,392 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
537 miles
Average per year
2,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,929 miles
  • 2025 – 40,392 miles
  • 2024 – 38,918 miles
  • 2023 – 36,089 miles
  • 2022 – 32,770 miles
  • 2021 – 30,617 miles
  • 2020 – 29,095 miles
  • 2019 – 25,954 miles
  • 2018 – 24,472 miles
  • 2017 – 22,135 miles
  • 2016 – 17,803 miles
  • 2015 – 15,070 miles
  • 2014 – 12,711 miles
  • 2013 – 9,997 miles
  • 2012 – 7,929 miles
  • 2011 – 6,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,929 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,929 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    40,929 miles
    Test number
    356223617357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,392 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    40,392 miles
    Test number
    124914976823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,918 miles (+2,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    38,918 miles
    Test number
    567118541631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass36,089 miles (+3,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,089 miles
    Test number
    464147718819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass32,770 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    32,770 miles
    Test number
    602866267133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,617 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    30,617 miles
    Test number
    838822981614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,095 miles (+3,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    29,095 miles
    Test number
    376815940593
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass25,954 miles (+1,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    25,954 miles
    Test number
    101813188948
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass24,472 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,472 miles
    Test number
    839552286127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,135 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    22,135 miles
    Test number
    438097655380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,803 miles (+2,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    17,803 miles
    Test number
    718521721578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass15,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    15,070 miles
    Test number
    217083085495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail15,070 miles (+2,359)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,070 miles
    Test number
    456643085144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass12,711 miles (+2,714)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    12,711 miles
    Test number
    795464634190
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCrack in windscreen

  15. Pass9,997 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    9,997 miles
    Test number
    856274033189
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCrack near side windceen

  16. Fail9,997 miles (+2,068)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,997 miles
    Test number
    875133333127
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass7,929 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    7,929 miles
    Test number
    797082642186
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCrack in windscreen out of swept area

  18. Fail7,928 miles (+1,648)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,928 miles
    Test number
    255342842148
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCrack in windscreen out of swept area

  19. Pass6,280 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    6,280 miles
    Test number
    765750531108
    • NoteSome damage to windscreen outside swept area

Questions about V8 FFR

Does V8 FFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 FFR is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 FFR?
The MOT on V8 FFR is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 FFR done?
V8 FFR was recorded at 40,929 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 2,320 miles a year.
Has V8 FFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 FFR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on V8 FFR 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 FFR find?
V8 FFR passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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