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700 ADV

1970 Dax Cobra

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

4,214 mi
Last recorded4,214 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration700 ADV
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 4,214 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 4,202 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 4,134 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 4,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 3,918 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 3,227 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 2,687 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 1,325 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 327 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 May 2009 309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 6,447 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 6,447 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 6,447 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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700 ADV is a 1970 Dax Cobra in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 700 ADV, 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 56 years old, this Dax Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 700 ADV registered?

700 ADV is a 1970 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is 700 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 700 ADV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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