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UGW 165R

1977 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

442 mi
Last recorded442 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1977 Dax Cobra9,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGW 165R
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 442 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 441 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 441 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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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UGW 165R is a 1977 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 9,041 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 UGW 165R, 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 49 years old, this Dax Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UGW 165R?

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What year was UGW 165R registered?

UGW 165R is a 1977 Dax Cobra, first registered on 3 February 1977.

Is UGW 165R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGW 165R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UGW 165R have outstanding finance?

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