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ACZ 353

1979 Dax Cobra

Black Petrol 5735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,725 mi
Last recorded20,725 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1979 Dax Cobra10,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 353
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,735cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 20,725 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 20,469 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 20,327 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 20,141 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 20,141 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,825 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,170 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 16,171 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,665 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,388 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 15,152 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 13,457 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 10,961 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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ACZ 353 is a 1979 Dax Cobra in Black with a 5,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ACZ 353, 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 ACZ 353?

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What year was ACZ 353 registered?

ACZ 353 is a 1979 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ACZ 353 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 353 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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