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EGU 489H

2006 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,351 mi
Last recorded2,351 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Dax Cobra4,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 489H
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 2,351 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 1,960 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 1,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 9,355 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 8,271 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 5,338 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 5,338 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 1,681 miles

slight movement to rear diff nearside flange

Fail 17 Jun 2014 1,681 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

slight movement to rear diff nearside flange

Pass 28 Mar 2013 1,586 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 1,487 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 1,343 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 1,343 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 1,199 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 1,168 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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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EGU 489H is a 2006 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 4,518 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 EGU 489H, 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 20 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EGU 489H registered?

EGU 489H is a 2006 Dax Cobra, first registered on 20 July 2006.

Is EGU 489H safe to buy?

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