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DB08 COB

2009 Dax Cobra

Purple Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,851 mi
Last recorded20,851 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Dax Cobra5,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB08 COB
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2025 20,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 20,689 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 20,544 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 19,984 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 18,957 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 17,413 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 15,863 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 13,804 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 11,067 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 9,672 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 7,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 5,959 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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DB08 COB is a 2009 Dax Cobra in Purple with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 5,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DB08 COB, 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 17 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of DB08 COB?

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What year was DB08 COB registered?

DB08 COB is a 2009 Dax Cobra, first registered on 11 February 2009.

Is DB08 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB08 COB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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