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V10 AYM

2008 Dax Cobra

Grey Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,207 mi
Last recorded2,207 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Dax Cobra6,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 AYM
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 2,207 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 1,985 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 1,541 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 1,395 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 1,203 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 1,203 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits no cats fitted. (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 1,182 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 1,182 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2015 1,044 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 635 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 522 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 522 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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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V10 AYM is a 2008 Dax Cobra in Grey with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 6,636 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 V10 AYM, 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 18 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V10 AYM registered?

V10 AYM is a 2008 Dax Cobra, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is V10 AYM safe to buy?

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