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JT05 COB

2005 Dax Cobra

Grey Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

5,202 mi
Last recorded5,202 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Dax Cobra6,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT05 COB
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 5,202 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 3,954 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 3,805 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 3,787 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 3,777 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 3,671 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 3,086 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 2,509 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 2,509 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 2,265 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 2,263 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 1,708 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 1,700 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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JT05 COB is a 2005 Dax Cobra in Grey with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 6,111 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 JT05 COB, 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 21 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JT05 COB registered?

JT05 COB is a 2005 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is JT05 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for JT05 COB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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