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JRV 718X

2003 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,188 mi
Last recorded18,188 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Dax Cobra12,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRV 718X
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2024 18,188 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 18,093 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 17,886 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 17,860 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 17,752 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 17,062 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 16,695 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 16,194 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 15,326 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 13,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 13,614 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 12,630 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes imbalanced

Pass 13 Mar 2010 12,137 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 113,872 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2008 10,357 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 7,868 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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JRV 718X is a 2003 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 12,910 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 JRV 718X, 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 23 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JRV 718X?

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What year was JRV 718X registered?

JRV 718X is a 2003 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is JRV 718X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRV 718X shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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