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Q616HPW

1971 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,161 mi
Last recorded9,161 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Dax Cobra9,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ616HPW
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 9,161 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 May 2015 9,159 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 8,203 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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Q616HPW is a 1971 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q616HPW, 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 Q616HPW registered?

Q616HPW is a 1971 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q616HPW safe to buy?

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