1988 AC Cobra 5.0L Petrol · D8 COB
1988 AC Cobra (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1988. Recorded mileage 12,766 miles. MOT valid until 19/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- AC COBRA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 5000cc
D8 COB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 12,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D8 COB Mileage History
- 18/05/202312,661 mi
- 21/05/202412,717 mi+56 mi
- 21/05/202412,717 mi
- 20/05/202512,730 mi+13 mi
- 21/04/202612,766 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 36 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D8 COB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ac Cobra (D8 COB) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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