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BEW 170T

1979 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,072 mi
Last recorded11,072 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 Dax Cobra10,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEW 170T
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2022 11,072 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 11,032 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 11,006 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 10,870 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 10,690 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 10,625 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,537 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 10,331 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 10,179 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 9,768 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 9,545 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,260 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 8,743 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 7,759 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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BEW 170T is a 1979 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BEW 170T, 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 BEW 170T?

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What year was BEW 170T registered?

BEW 170T is a 1979 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BEW 170T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEW 170T shows 14 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 BEW 170T have outstanding finance?

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