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GFB 644W

1981 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,425 mi
Last recorded28,425 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 644W
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 28,425 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 28,087 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 27,603 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 27,603 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 27,183 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 26,129 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 25,989 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 25,963 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 25,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 23,998 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 22,269 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 20,467 miles

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

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 May 2015 18,912 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osr hand brake lever has restrited movement

Pass 30 May 2014 15,956 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 14,344 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fuel hose deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2013 14,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fuel hose deteriorated

nearside Steering arm has slight play at inner joint

Pass 15 Jun 2012 11,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 8,853 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 6,339 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 6,339 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 3,328 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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GFB 644W is a 1981 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GFB 644W, 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 45 years old, this Dax Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GFB 644W registered?

GFB 644W is a 1981 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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The MOT history for GFB 644W shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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