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GVV 149T

1979 Dax Cobra

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,574 mi
Last recorded20,574 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Dax Cobra10,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVV 149T
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 20,574 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmisson. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough rack. (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 20,573 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmisson. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough rack. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 19,822 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,061 miles

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 2 Jun 2015 18,630 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 29 May 2015 18,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Jun 2014 18,284 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 17,718 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 May 2010 16,911 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,176 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,020 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 14,620 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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GVV 149T is a 1979 Dax Cobra in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GVV 149T, 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.

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What year was GVV 149T registered?

GVV 149T is a 1979 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is GVV 149T safe to buy?

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