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KAU 499N

1998 Dax Cobra

Maroon Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,671 mi
Last recorded8,671 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Dax Cobra15,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAU 499N
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,671 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 8,671 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

diff oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2006 8,562 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 8,562 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KAU 499N is a 1998 Dax Cobra in Maroon with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 15,446 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 KAU 499N, 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 28 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAU 499N registered?

KAU 499N is a 1998 Dax Cobra, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is KAU 499N safe to buy?

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