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YAV 239X

1981 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,457 mi
Last recorded27,457 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAV 239X
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 27,457 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 27,222 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 27,117 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 26,986 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 25,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,453 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,215 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 22,956 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,699 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 21,190 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 21,190 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,319 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,499 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,456 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 18,431 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,351 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,148 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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YAV 239X is a 1981 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YAV 239X, 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 45 years old, this Dax Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YAV 239X?

You can check the full history of YAV 239X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YAV 239X registered?

YAV 239X is a 1981 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is YAV 239X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAV 239X shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YAV 239X have outstanding finance?

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