1982 Gardner Douglas Cobra 6.3L Petrol · ABH 404C
1982 Gardner Douglas Cobra (6.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1982. Recorded mileage 16,621 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- GARDNER DOUGLAS COBRA
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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ABH 404C Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 16,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ABH 404C MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Gardner Douglas Cobra (ABH 404C) between August 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
ABH 404C Mileage History
- 23/08/20081,054 mi
- 18/08/20092,138 mi+1,084 mi
- 05/08/20103,054 mi+916 mi
- 04/08/20114,280 mi+1,226 mi
- 22/08/20124,825 mi+545 mi
- 05/08/20135,167 mi+342 mi
- 18/08/20145,363 mi+196 mi
- 06/03/20155,427 mi+64 mi
- 27/05/20155,644 mi+217 mi
- 28/05/20155,644 mi
- 28/04/20165,766 mi+122 mi
- 09/05/20165,767 mi+1 mi
- 24/09/20165,884 mi+117 mi
- 06/06/20187,043 mi+1,159 mi
- 01/06/20198,231 mi+1,188 mi
- 23/05/20209,064 mi+833 mi
- 02/06/202110,515 mi+1,451 mi
- 14/05/202211,615 mi+1,100 mi
- 20/05/202312,783 mi+1,168 mi
- 11/05/202414,217 mi+1,434 mi
- 10/05/202515,415 mi+1,198 mi
- 23/05/202616,621 mi+1,206 mi
Average of roughly 877 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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