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JRB 711N

1975 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,474 mi
Last recorded12,474 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1975 Dax Cobra11,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRB 711N
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 12,474 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 12,474 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 12,474 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 12,470 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 12,464 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 10,892 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 9,678 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 9,673 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

foot brake travel

headlamp patterns are poor

Pass 16 Dec 2017 9,374 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 9,825 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 8,365 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 7,717 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 11,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 11,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,649 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 10,530 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 10,087 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 9,486 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 9,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,833 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 8,752 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 8,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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JRB 711N is a 1975 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1975 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 11,846 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 JRB 711N, 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 51 years old, this Dax Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JRB 711N?

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What year was JRB 711N registered?

JRB 711N is a 1975 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 June 1975.

Is JRB 711N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRB 711N shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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