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A480 TBW

2007 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,422 mi
Last recorded17,422 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Dax Cobra6,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA480 TBW
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 17,422 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 15,527 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 13,561 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 12,614 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 10,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 6,866 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 6,806 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 6,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 6,329 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 6,153 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 6,024 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 5,999 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 5,256 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 3,449 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 3,448 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 5 May 2012 3,414 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 2,747 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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A480 TBW is a 2007 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.8% with a typical mileage of 6,052 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 A480 TBW, 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 19 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A480 TBW?

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What year was A480 TBW registered?

A480 TBW is a 2007 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 July 2007.

Is A480 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A480 TBW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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