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UKE 712R

1977 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,932 mi
Last recorded2,932 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1977 Dax Cobra9,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKE 712R
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 2,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 2,283 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 2,088 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 1,651 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 1,306 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 762 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 729 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 729 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2010 648 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 572 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 567 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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UKE 712R is a 1977 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKE 712R, 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 UKE 712R?

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What year was UKE 712R registered?

UKE 712R is a 1977 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is UKE 712R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKE 712R shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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