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N20 COB

2003 Dax Cobra

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,793 mi
Last recorded12,793 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Dax Cobra12,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 COB
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 12,793 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 12,793 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,552 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 11,552 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,389 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 9,389 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 8,179 miles

Lots of handbrake lever travel

Pass 14 Aug 2009 7,141 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 5,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 48,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N20 COB is a 2003 Dax Cobra in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 N20 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 23 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N20 COB registered?

N20 COB is a 2003 Dax Cobra, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is N20 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 COB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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