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VHJ 370L

1998 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,415 mi
Last recorded17,415 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Dax Cobra15,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 370L
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 17,415 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 17,408 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 17,407 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 17,394 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 17,365 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 17,137 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 17,107 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 17,074 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 16,875 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 16,411 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 15,418 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 14,472 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 13,141 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 11,351 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 9,462 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 9,001 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 7,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 6,188 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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VHJ 370L is a 1998 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1998 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 15,446 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 VHJ 370L, 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 28 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VHJ 370L?

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What year was VHJ 370L registered?

VHJ 370L is a 1998 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is VHJ 370L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHJ 370L shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VHJ 370L have outstanding finance?

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