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A244 DUX

2001 Dax Cobra

Silver Petrol 7454cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,781 mi
Last recorded9,781 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA244 DUX
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,454cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 9,781 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2025 9,780 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2022 9,754 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 9,613 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 9,391 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 9,249 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 9,022 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 8,199 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 7,082 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 6,217 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread in centres

Pass 6 Jul 2012 6,009 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm tread in centres

slight movement in steering column uj's

Fail 30 Jun 2012 6,009 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres on 2mm tread in centres

slight movement in steering column uj's

Pass 17 Dec 2010 5,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 5,009 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Aug 2007 4,461 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 4,461 miles

Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 3,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 3,531 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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A244 DUX is a 2001 Dax Cobra in Silver with a 7,454cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A244 DUX, 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 25 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A244 DUX registered?

A244 DUX is a 2001 Dax Cobra, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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The MOT history for A244 DUX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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