MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,424 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Steering column rubbing on bottom hose
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Steering column rubbing on bottom hose
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front inner tread worn
slight cracking to tread n/s front tyre
slight cracking to tread o/s front tyre
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s front tyre inner tread worn
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s front tyre inner tread worn
both rear wheelbearings have slight play
How Reliable is the Dax Cobra?
Based on 2,629 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CAG 8T is a 1978 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1978 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 11,192 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 CAG 8T, 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 48 years old, this Dax Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of CAG 8T?
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What year was CAG 8T registered?
CAG 8T is a 1978 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is CAG 8T safe to buy?
The MOT history for CAG 8T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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