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Q873NVS

2002 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,788 mi
Last recorded34,788 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Dax Cobra21,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ873NVS
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 34,788 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing chassis (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 34,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2024 34,298 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 32,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 32,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 31,562 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 31,562 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 30,813 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 30,257 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 28,763 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 27,795 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,880 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 25,706 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 24,726 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 22,889 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 20,210 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2012 17,916 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,889 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 14,138 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 12,281 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 9,793 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 7,180 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 4,958 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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Q873NVS is a 2002 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.5% with a typical mileage of 21,743 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 Q873NVS, 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 24 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q873NVS registered?

Q873NVS is a 2002 Dax Cobra, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is Q873NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q873NVS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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