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Q87CPF

1986 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,358 mi
Last recorded10,358 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ87CPF
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 10,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust systems deteriating but not blowing

Pass 27 Jul 2013 10,110 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 9,763 miles

rear exhausts deteriated

Fail 23 Jul 2012 9,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhausts deteriated

Pass 30 Jul 2011 9,559 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in rear drive shaft uj's

Pass 10 Jul 2010 8,896 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 8,534 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 8,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,434 miles

axle oily

engine oily

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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Q87CPF is a 1986 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Q87CPF, 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 40 years old, this Dax Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q87CPF registered?

Q87CPF is a 1986 Dax Cobra, first registered on 7 August 1986.

Is Q87CPF safe to buy?

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