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AC58 BRA

2011 Dax Cobra

Maroon Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,159 mi
Last recorded16,159 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 BRA
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 16,159 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

emissions tested to engine age (1978)

Pass 6 May 2025 15,742 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 20 Apr 2024 15,340 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions tested to engine manufacture 1978

Fail 2 Apr 2024 15,339 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions tested to engine manufacture 1978

Pass 9 May 2023 14,424 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F & O/S/F ()

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 14,111 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 14,107 miles

Emissions not tested NEED SVA/IVA OR VSC LIMITS (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration O/S EXHAUST PIPE (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 13,204 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 13,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 11,415 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 11,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 10,673 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 10,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 10,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 9,999 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 8,034 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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AC58 BRA is a 2011 Dax Cobra in Maroon with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AC58 BRA, 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 15 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AC58 BRA is a 2011 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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