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J417 MJL

2012 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,222 mi
Last recorded3,222 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ417 MJL
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 3,222 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 3,061 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 2,954 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 2,913 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 1,943 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 1,943 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 1,582 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 1,557 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 1,323 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 1,293 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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J417 MJL is a 2012 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J417 MJL, 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 14 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J417 MJL registered?

J417 MJL is a 2012 Dax Cobra, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is J417 MJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J417 MJL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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