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RKH 160T

1978 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

12,772 mi
Last recorded12,772 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Dax Cobra11,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKH 160T
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 12,772 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 12,460 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 11,308 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear slight play in both rear swinging hubs

Fail 15 Jul 2016 11,308 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam dash board in way (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bolt / nut missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear slight play in both rear swinging hubs

Pass 26 Jun 2015 11,259 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 11,259 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,227 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 11,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 10,909 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 10,855 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 10,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s steering rack play at inner joint

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 29 Jul 2006 10,817 miles

front number plate held on with string

Pass 23 Jul 2005 10,661 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 10,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RKH 160T is a 1978 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1978 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 11,192 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 RKH 160T, 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 48 years old, this Dax Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKH 160T registered?

RKH 160T is a 1978 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is RKH 160T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKH 160T shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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