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NOA 542P

1976 Dax Cobra

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1976 Dax Cobra10,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOA 542P
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 6 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 5 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 2 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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NOA 542P is a 1976 Dax Cobra in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 10,193 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 NOA 542P, 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 50 years old, this Dax Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NOA 542P?

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What year was NOA 542P registered?

NOA 542P is a 1976 Dax Cobra, first registered on 6 April 1976.

Is NOA 542P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOA 542P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NOA 542P have outstanding finance?

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