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AJ51 COB

2008 Dax Cobra

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,888 mi
Last recorded16,888 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Dax Cobra6,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 COB
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 16,888 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 15,709 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 14,673 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 14,480 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 13,480 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 12,526 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 12,515 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

horn weak

Pass 31 May 2019 10,475 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 9,469 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 9,438 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 8,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 7,529 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 7,971 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 5,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 5,087 miles

Evidence of nearside track rod end fouling the wheel

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 4,301 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 3,520 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 2,270 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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AJ51 COB is a 2008 Dax Cobra in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ51 COB, 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.

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What year was AJ51 COB registered?

AJ51 COB is a 2008 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is AJ51 COB safe to buy?

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