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EHJ 286P

1997 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,077 mi
Last recorded26,077 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Dax Cobra9,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 286P
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 26,077 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 25,974 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 25,894 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 25,816 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 25,790 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 25,755 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 25,753 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just of limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 25,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal and rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main seal and sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 25,469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 24,836 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 24,447 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,177 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,708 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 23,100 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 21,803 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,335 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,608 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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EHJ 286P is a 1997 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1997 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 9,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EHJ 286P, 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 29 years old, this Dax Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EHJ 286P registered?

EHJ 286P is a 1997 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is EHJ 286P safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHJ 286P shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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