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VOV 244S

1977 Dax Cobra

Red Petrol 427cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,000 mi
Last recorded5,000 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 Dax Cobra9,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOV 244S
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine427cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 5,000 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 5,000 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,000 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 4,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 41,001 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 31 May 2013 41,000 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2011 3,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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VOV 244S is a 1977 Dax Cobra in Red with a 427cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 VOV 244S, 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 VOV 244S?

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What year was VOV 244S registered?

VOV 244S is a 1977 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is VOV 244S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOV 244S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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