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Y500 BHP

2002 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,739 mi
Last recorded10,739 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Dax Cobra21,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 BHP
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 10,739 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 10,192 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 9,822 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 8,624 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 7,644 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 6,715 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 6,715 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 6,637 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 6,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 6,287 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 5,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 4,012 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 3,566 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 3,288 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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Y500 BHP is a 2002 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.5% with a typical mileage of 21,743 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 Y500 BHP, 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 24 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y500 BHP registered?

Y500 BHP is a 2002 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is Y500 BHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 BHP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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