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A372 WEV

1983 Dax Cobra

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,507 mi
Last recorded5,507 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA372 WEV
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 5,507 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 5,471 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 5,389 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 5,178 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 4,971 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 4,526 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 3,950 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 3,457 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 3,101 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 3,101 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 2,726 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 2,309 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 2,307 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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A372 WEV is a 1983 Dax Cobra in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A372 WEV, 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 43 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 A372 WEV?

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What year was A372 WEV registered?

A372 WEV is a 1983 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A372 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A372 WEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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