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AYG 40S

1978 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 7400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,878 mi
Last recorded13,878 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1978 Dax Cobra11,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYG 40S
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2022 13,878 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 13,805 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,062 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 11,582 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,298 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 11,018 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 10,490 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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AYG 40S is a 1978 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 7,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 11,192 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 AYG 40S, 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 48 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 AYG 40S?

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What year was AYG 40S registered?

AYG 40S is a 1978 Dax Cobra, first registered on 12 June 1978.

Is AYG 40S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYG 40S shows 7 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 AYG 40S have outstanding finance?

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