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Q465EGV

1971 Dax Cobra

Green Petrol 4270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,628 mi
Last recorded15,628 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2006
Typical for 1971 Dax Cobra9,643 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ465EGV
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,270cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2006 15,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 15,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

check adjust tyre pressures asap

steering column has been welded and modified in several places

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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Q465EGV is a 1971 Dax Cobra in Green with a 4,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 9,643 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 Q465EGV, 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 55 years old, this Dax Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q465EGV registered?

Q465EGV is a 1971 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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