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XOU 136T

1998 Dax Cobra

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,759 mi
Last recorded28,759 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Dax Cobra15,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOU 136T
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 28,759 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 2 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 28,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,199 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 28,192 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,159 miles

Offside Front brake down on effort close to causing an imbalance

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 28,033 miles

slight play in propshaft rear UJ

Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,370 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 27,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front one of two (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play top (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,534 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 25,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 25,200 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 24,459 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 24,454 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 27 May 2011 24,317 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 May 2010 22,648 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,736 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 21,670 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Fail 8 May 2009 21,622 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2008 20,500 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 19,228 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 18,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,505 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 17,429 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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XOU 136T is a 1998 Dax Cobra in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XOU 136T, 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.

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What year was XOU 136T registered?

XOU 136T is a 1998 Dax Cobra, first registered on 28 July 1998.

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