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FNC 984T

1978 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,499 mi
Last recorded5,499 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Dax Cobra11,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNC 984T
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 5,499 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 4,914 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 4,906 miles

Front steering column bush has slight play.

Fail 28 May 2016 4,900 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling wheel. (3.6.B.4a)

Front steering column bush has slight play.

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 9 May 2015 4,855 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 4,490 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 4,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 4,097 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2008 3,881 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 3,853 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 2,282 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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FNC 984T is a 1978 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1978 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 11,192 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 FNC 984T, 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 48 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 FNC 984T?

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What year was FNC 984T registered?

FNC 984T is a 1978 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is FNC 984T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNC 984T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FNC 984T have outstanding finance?

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