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USU 576

1979 Dax Cobra

Green Petrol 5736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,231 mi
Last recorded4,231 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Dax Cobra10,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSU 576
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,736cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 4,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 4,225 miles

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 5 Jul 2016 4,033 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2015 3,746 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 3,515 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 3,406 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 18 Jul 2013 3,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 May 2012 3,353 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 2,755 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 2,622 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 2,452 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 2,351 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 2,165 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 2,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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USU 576 is a 1979 Dax Cobra in Green with a 5,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 10,690 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 USU 576, 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 47 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 USU 576 registered?

USU 576 is a 1979 Dax Cobra, first registered on 9 May 1979.

Is USU 576 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USU 576 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does USU 576 have outstanding finance?

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