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J1 TOJ

2008 Dax Cobra

Red Petrol 5752cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,242 mi
Last recorded14,242 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Dax Cobra6,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 TOJ
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,752cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 14,242 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 14,212 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 14,212 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 14,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 14,045 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 13,887 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 13,749 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 12,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 11,478 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 10,883 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,358 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 9,879 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 9,160 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 8,511 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 7,279 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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J1 TOJ is a 2008 Dax Cobra in Red with a 5,752cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 6,636 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 J1 TOJ, 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 18 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J1 TOJ registered?

J1 TOJ is a 2008 Dax Cobra, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is J1 TOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 TOJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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