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78 PEA

1975 Dax Cobra

Red Petrol 5098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,030 mi
Last recorded2,030 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1975 Dax Cobra11,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 PEA
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,098cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 2,030 miles

slight oil around engine

Pass 22 Jul 2024 1,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil around engine

Pass 22 Mar 2023 1,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight oil around engine

Pass 22 Mar 2022 1,696 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 1,575 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 1,077 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 479 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 452 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 421 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 350 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 317 miles

How Reliable is the Dax Cobra?

Based on 2,629 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
236
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 34
brake binding 30
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 21
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78 PEA is a 1975 Dax Cobra in Red with a 5,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1975 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 11,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Dax Cobra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 78 PEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dax Cobra typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 51 years old, this Dax Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 78 PEA registered?

78 PEA is a 1975 Dax Cobra, first registered on 9 April 1975.

Is 78 PEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 PEA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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