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TJT 789

1973 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 3571cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,402 mi
Last recorded1,402 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJT 789
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,571cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 1,402 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 1,395 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding nsf & osf (1.2.1 (f))

wheel bearings untested

Pass 24 Jul 2020 1,389 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 1,370 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 1,349 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 1,313 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 1,303 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 1,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 1,217 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 1,176 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 1,065 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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TJT 789 is a 1973 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 3,571cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TJT 789, 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 53 years old, this Dax Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TJT 789 registered?

TJT 789 is a 1973 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is TJT 789 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJT 789 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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