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W18 MAB

2008 Dax Cobra

Green Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,924 mi
Last recorded2,924 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Dax Cobra6,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 MAB
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 2,924 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 2,328 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 2,174 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 2,174 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 2,071 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 1,840 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 1,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 1,570 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 964 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 941 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 532 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 508 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 2 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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W18 MAB is a 2008 Dax Cobra in Green with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 W18 MAB, 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 W18 MAB registered?

W18 MAB is a 2008 Dax Cobra, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is W18 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W18 MAB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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