MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak from gearbox, engine and rear diff ()
rubber fuel pipes on fuel tank perished
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering system fouling ball joint bolt touching brake disc on full left steering lock (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak from gearbox, engine and rear diff ()
rubber fuel pipes on fuel tank perished
How Reliable is the Dax Cobra?
Based on 2,629 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.
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CDT 172T is a 1979 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 CDT 172T, 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.
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What year was CDT 172T registered?
CDT 172T is a 1979 Dax Cobra, first registered on 23 February 1979.
Is CDT 172T safe to buy?
The MOT history for CDT 172T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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