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CAG 8T

1978 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,424 mi
Last recorded4,424 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 Dax Cobra11,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAG 8T
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 4,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column rubbing on bottom hose

Fail 16 Jun 2021 4,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 4,041 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 3,786 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 3,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 3,618 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 3,604 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 3,542 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s front tyre inner tread worn

Fail 24 May 2012 3,542 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 3,528 miles

both rear wheelbearings have slight play

Pass 11 May 2010 3,478 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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