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Q917DHN

1997 Dax Cobra

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

5,133 mi
Last recorded5,133 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Dax Cobra9,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ917DHN
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 5,133 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 5,048 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 5,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 4,778 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 4,245 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 4,115 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 4,007 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 3,706 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 3,558 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 3,160 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 2,926 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 2,926 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 1,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 1,818 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 1,818 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 1,475 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 1,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking 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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Q917DHN is a 1997 Dax Cobra in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 9,239 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 Q917DHN, 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 29 years old, this Dax Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q917DHN registered?

Q917DHN is a 1997 Dax Cobra, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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