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JKM 598Y

1982 Dax Cobra

Grey Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,198 mi
Last recorded3,198 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1982 Dax Cobra9,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 598Y
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 3,198 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 3,198 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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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JKM 598Y is a 1982 Dax Cobra in Grey with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 JKM 598Y, 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 JKM 598Y?

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What year was JKM 598Y registered?

JKM 598Y is a 1982 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is JKM 598Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKM 598Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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