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YGV 139G

1979 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 7800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,074 mi
Last recorded13,074 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Dax Cobra10,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGV 139G
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 13,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 12,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 12,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2023 11,425 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 10,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake becoming long and only just met requirements

Pass 27 Feb 2019 7,964 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 7,396 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 5,807 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 5,549 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 5,287 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 4,798 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 4,170 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 3,847 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 3,634 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 3,223 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 2,580 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 2,061 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 1,629 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 1,188 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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YGV 139G is a 1979 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 7,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 10,690 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 YGV 139G, 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 47 years old, this Dax Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YGV 139G registered?

YGV 139G is a 1979 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is YGV 139G safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGV 139G shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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