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PTG 565R

1977 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

441 mi
Last recorded441 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2006
Typical for 1977 Dax Cobra9,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTG 565R
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2006 441 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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PTG 565R is a 1977 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PTG 565R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PTG 565R?

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What year was PTG 565R registered?

PTG 565R is a 1977 Dax Cobra, first registered on 3 February 1977.

Is PTG 565R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTG 565R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PTG 565R have outstanding finance?

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