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KAU 336N

1988 Dax Cobra

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,239 mi
Last recorded38,239 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1988 Dax Cobra11,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAU 336N
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 38,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,034 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 34,689 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 34,416 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,279 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,672 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,699 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 31,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,748 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 30,748 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2011 28,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,216 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,732 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 27,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 26,263 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 26,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 25,010 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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KAU 336N is a 1988 Dax Cobra in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 11,598 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 KAU 336N, 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 38 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 KAU 336N?

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What year was KAU 336N registered?

KAU 336N is a 1988 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is KAU 336N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAU 336N shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KAU 336N have outstanding finance?

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