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Q538VME

1988 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,705 mi
Last recorded5,705 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Dax Cobra11,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ538VME
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2007 5,705 miles

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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Q538VME is a 1988 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 11,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q538VME, 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 38 years old, this Dax Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q538VME registered?

Q538VME is a 1988 Dax Cobra, first registered on 23 February 1988.

Is Q538VME safe to buy?

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