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ACY 38C

1979 Dax Cobra

Grey Petrol 5735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,236 mi
Last recorded13,236 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1979 Dax Cobra10,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACY 38C
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,735cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 May 2020 13,236 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 13,150 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 12,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 12,915 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,900 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 12,748 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,639 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,426 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,217 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 11,784 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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ACY 38C is a 1979 Dax Cobra in Grey with a 5,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 10,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ACY 38C, 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 47 years old, this Dax Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACY 38C?

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What year was ACY 38C registered?

ACY 38C is a 1979 Dax Cobra, first registered on 16 February 1979.

Is ACY 38C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACY 38C shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ACY 38C have outstanding finance?

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