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Q487MEV

1985 Dax Cobra

Black Petrol 6391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,748 mi
Last recorded90,748 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ487MEV
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,391cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2006 90,748 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 90,748 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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Q487MEV is a 1985 Dax Cobra in Black with a 6,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 Q487MEV, 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 41 years old, this Dax Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q487MEV registered?

Q487MEV is a 1985 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is Q487MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q487MEV 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.

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