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JNJ 878V

1979 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

4,617 mi
Last recorded4,617 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Dax Cobra10,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 878V
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 4,617 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 4,324 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 4,176 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 3,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 3,667 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 3,310 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 3,310 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 3,052 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 3,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 2,603 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 2,558 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 2,452 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 2,419 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 2,336 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 2,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 1,894 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wipers smeary

Fail 4 May 2013 1,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Aug 2012 16,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 1,556 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 1,274 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 1,037 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 1,037 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 5,968 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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JNJ 878V is a 1979 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JNJ 878V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JNJ 878V registered?

JNJ 878V is a 1979 Dax Cobra, first registered on 19 August 1979.

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The MOT history for JNJ 878V shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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