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Q973PWS

1985 Dax Cobra

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,266 mi
Last recorded14,266 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ973PWS
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,266 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 14,266 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 14,096 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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Q973PWS is a 1985 Dax Cobra in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q973PWS, 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 41 years old, this Dax Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q973PWS registered?

Q973PWS is a 1985 Dax Cobra, first registered on 2 September 1985.

Is Q973PWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q973PWS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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