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PEK 599R

1977 Dax Cobra

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,366 mi
Last recorded18,366 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1977 Dax Cobra9,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEK 599R
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 18,366 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 17,972 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 17,626 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 17,017 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 15,336 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 15,336 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 15,021 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 15,021 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,943 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 14,602 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,387 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 14,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 13,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 13,475 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 13,475 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 13,475 miles

Centre Front Upper Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PEK 599R is a 1977 Dax Cobra in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 9,041 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 PEK 599R, 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 49 years old, this Dax Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PEK 599R is a 1977 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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