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UPU 749K

1972 Dax Cobra

Black Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,000 mi
Last recorded6,000 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPU 749K
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 6,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 5,891 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 5,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 5,877 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 5,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 5,864 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 5,798 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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UPU 749K is a 1972 Dax Cobra in Black with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPU 749K, 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 54 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 UPU 749K?

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What year was UPU 749K registered?

UPU 749K is a 1972 Dax Cobra, first registered on 19 May 1972.

Is UPU 749K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPU 749K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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