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Q335WNL

1989 Dax Cobra

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,602 mi
Last recorded7,602 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ335WNL
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 7,602 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight play in steering column

Fail 26 Jan 2018 7,602 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering column

Fail 30 Mar 2015 7,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

no brake fluid warning lamp fitted from manufacter

play in lower steering column bush

play in o/s front seat runners

steering stiff

Pass 30 Mar 2015 7,176 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

no brake fluid warning lamp fitted from manufacter

play in lower steering column bush

play in o/s front seat runners

steering stiff

Pass 25 Mar 2014 6,149 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

car has wide tyres on the front making steering stiff when car not travelling

electric wiring running close to exhaust manifold

no outer door handles fitted as a design feature of the car

slight play in rear suspension

Fail 17 Mar 2014 6,143 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

car has wide tyres on the front making steering stiff when car not travelling

no outer door handles fitted as a design feature of the car

slight play in rear suspension

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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Q335WNL is a 1989 Dax Cobra in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Q335WNL, 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 37 years old, this Dax Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q335WNL is a 1989 Dax Cobra, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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