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DAP 232B

2005 Dax Cobra

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,603 mi
Last recorded8,603 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Dax Cobra6,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAP 232B
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 8,603 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 8,403 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 8,377 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 8,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 8,268 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 8,268 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 8,205 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 8,054 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 7,438 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

main fuel hose perished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 7,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

main fuel hose perished

Fail 25 Apr 2013 6,956 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 6,956 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 6,475 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 5,856 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 5,463 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 4,930 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 3,512 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 2,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 2,470 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 10 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

non-obligatory mirror slightly loose

Fail 6 Sep 2005 9 miles

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

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

NON-OBLIGATORY MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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DAP 232B is a 2005 Dax Cobra in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 6,111 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 DAP 232B, 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 21 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DAP 232B registered?

DAP 232B is a 2005 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is DAP 232B safe to buy?

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