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C17 BRA

1987 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,104 mi
Last recorded10,104 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 BRA
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 10,104 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 10,089 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 9,757 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 9,652 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 9,578 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 9,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 7,872 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 6,126 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 5,648 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015
Pass 19 Nov 2013 4,082 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 4,080 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 3,240 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear driveshaft gaitor adrift

Fail 8 May 2012 3,239 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear driveshaft gaitor adrift

Pass 30 Dec 2010 2,589 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 1,964 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 170 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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C17 BRA is a 1987 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc 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 C17 BRA, 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 39 years old, this Dax Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C17 BRA registered?

C17 BRA is a 1987 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is C17 BRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 BRA 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.

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