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HEX 532Y

1982 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,340 mi
Last recorded12,340 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Dax Cobra9,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 532Y
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 12,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 12,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 12,090 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 11,831 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 11,423 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 11,004 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 10,722 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 9,762 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 8,947 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 6,959 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 6,005 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 5,559 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 4,225 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 2,306 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 850 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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HEX 532Y is a 1982 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 9,440 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 HEX 532Y, 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 44 years old, this Dax Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HEX 532Y?

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What year was HEX 532Y registered?

HEX 532Y is a 1982 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is HEX 532Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEX 532Y shows 15 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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