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D270 VKK

2008 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,617 mi
Last recorded1,617 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 Dax Cobra6,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD270 VKK
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 1,617 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 1,554 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 1,554 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 1,526 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 1,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 1,480 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2011 1,480 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 1,098 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 689 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 658 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 4 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight roughness in steering

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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D270 VKK is a 2008 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D270 VKK, 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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D270 VKK is a 2008 Dax Cobra, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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