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WPO 821T

1978 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,997 mi
Last recorded13,997 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1978 Dax Cobra11,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Dax
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 821T
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2014 13,997 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 13,858 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 13,836 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 13,513 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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WPO 821T is a 1978 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 11,192 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 WPO 821T, 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 48 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 WPO 821T?

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What year was WPO 821T registered?

WPO 821T is a 1978 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is WPO 821T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPO 821T shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WPO 821T have outstanding finance?

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