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A457 PWU

1984 Lomax 223

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,329 mi
Last recorded5,329 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA457 PWU
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 5,329 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 5,259 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 4,922 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 4,868 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 4,208 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 3,740 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 3,253 miles

How Reliable is the Lomax 223?

Based on 905 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 10
parking brake recording little or no effort 10
position lamp(s) not working 7
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
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A457 PWU is a 1984 Lomax 223 in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Lomax 223 fails its MOT is axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A457 PWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lomax 223 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 42 years old, this Lomax 223 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of A457 PWU?

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What year was A457 PWU registered?

A457 PWU is a 1984 Lomax 223, first registered on 21 June 1984.

Is A457 PWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A457 PWU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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