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JRU 541V

1979 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,552 mi
Last recorded14,552 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Dax Cobra10,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRU 541V
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 14,552 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 14,469 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 14,397 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 14,291 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 14,098 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 13,837 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 13,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 13,850 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 13,837 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2017 13,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 13,847 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 13,837 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 6 Jul 2013 13,841 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 13,837 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 2 Feb 2011 13,837 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 13,837 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 12,593 miles

long handbrake travel and low effort

screen cracked out side zone a

Pass 5 Dec 2008 11,405 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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JRU 541V is a 1979 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 JRU 541V, 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 JRU 541V registered?

JRU 541V is a 1979 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is JRU 541V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRU 541V shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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