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EFX 301C

1979 Dax Cobra

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,126 mi
Last recorded1,126 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1979 Dax Cobra10,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 301C
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 1,126 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 May 2016 1,126 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 1,067 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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EFX 301C is a 1979 Dax Cobra in Green with a 3,528cc 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 EFX 301C, 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 EFX 301C?

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What year was EFX 301C registered?

EFX 301C is a 1979 Dax Cobra, first registered on 21 September 1979.

Is EFX 301C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFX 301C 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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