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900 DJX

1974 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

597 mi
Last recorded597 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Dax Cobra10,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration900 DJX
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 597 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 559 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 513 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 460 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021
Fail 18 Jun 2021

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 754 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 754 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column attachment defective bottom bush (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 670 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 46,050 miles

rear shock bushes worn

Pass 10 Oct 2013 46,031 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,880 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,673 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 45,673 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,017 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 45,017 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2009 44,608 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,107 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,402 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 43,402 miles

bottom coolant hose fouling rack boot n/s

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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900 DJX is a 1974 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1974 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 10,191 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 900 DJX, 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 52 years old, this Dax Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 900 DJX registered?

900 DJX is a 1974 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is 900 DJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 900 DJX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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