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Q635RGC

1987 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,737 mi
Last recorded13,737 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ635RGC
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 13,737 miles

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

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

n/s/f headlight aim just passed

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 17 Jun 2019 13,736 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dosen't light up when opperating position lights (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bottom bolt (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake lever could have less travel

Nearside Front head light aim just passed

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

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Sep 2017 13,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 13,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

Nearside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2017 12,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 12,805 miles

play at rear hubs

Pass 5 Sep 2009 12,794 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 12,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Q635RGC is a 1987 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Q635RGC, 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 39 years old, this Dax Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q635RGC is a 1987 Dax Cobra, first registered on 3 August 1987.

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