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BBJ 765S

2008 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

8,597 mi
Last recorded8,597 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Dax Cobra6,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 765S
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 8,597 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 7,647 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 6,636 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 5,909 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 4,380 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 3,443 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 3,433 miles

All 4 wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 1 Jun 2020 34,241 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 3,173 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Mar 2019 3,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Mar 2018 2,213 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 2,206 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 1,559 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 1,559 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 15,482 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 1,452 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 1,155 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 1,120 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 641 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 406 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 15 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 7,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BBJ 765S is a 2008 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BBJ 765S, 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 BBJ 765S registered?

BBJ 765S is a 2008 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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