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ACZ 557

2008 Dax Cobra

Silver Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,038 mi
Last recorded11,038 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Dax Cobra6,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 557
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 11,038 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 10,858 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 10,642 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 10,248 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 10,149 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 9,390 miles

Both front tyres 2005

Both rear tyres 2007

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished & cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 May 2021 9,388 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres 2005

Both rear tyres 2007

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished & cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2020 8,214 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 7,802 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 7,802 miles

Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking tank area above tank (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 7,390 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 6,956 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 5,562 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 4,400 miles

Slight play in o/s rack drumstick

Pass 15 Mar 2012 3,467 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 557 is a 2008 Dax Cobra in Silver with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 6,636 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 557, 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 18 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACZ 557 registered?

ACZ 557 is a 2008 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is ACZ 557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 557 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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