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DSO 81C

1972 Dax Cobra

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,115 mi
Last recorded30,115 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSO 81C
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 30,115 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 29,823 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 29,671 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 29,386 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 29,100 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 28,640 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 28,015 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 27,279 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 26,584 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,716 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,087 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,555 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,003 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,346 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,900 miles

MARK ON N/F BRAKE PIPE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 25,562 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,916 miles

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

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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DSO 81C is a 1972 Dax Cobra in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DSO 81C, 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 54 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 DSO 81C?

You can check the full history of DSO 81C by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DSO 81C registered?

DSO 81C is a 1972 Dax Cobra, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is DSO 81C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSO 81C shows 18 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 DSO 81C have outstanding finance?

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