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CRX 531M

1973 Dax Cobra

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,830 mi
Last recorded22,830 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 531M
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 22,830 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 16,809 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 16,650 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 16,001 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 14,904 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 13,929 miles

Exhaust noisy Very (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 13,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy Very (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 13,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 13,805 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 13,776 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,658 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 13,372 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 13,253 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 13,239 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 12,275 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

SMALL OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF

Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,412 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2005 9,473 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 9,473 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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CRX 531M is a 1973 Dax Cobra in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CRX 531M, 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 53 years old, this Dax Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CRX 531M registered?

CRX 531M is a 1973 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is CRX 531M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRX 531M shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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