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DBF 817Y

1983 Lomax 223

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

408 mi
Last recorded408 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBF 817Y
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 408 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 348 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 159 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 25 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inboard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various suspension components have general afe related corrosion

Various wireing underbonnet is untidy

Pass 24 Jun 2020 1,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various wiring under bonnet is insecure or untidy

Pass 28 Nov 2009 880 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 871 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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DBF 817Y is a 1983 Lomax 223 in Green 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 DBF 817Y, 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 43 years old, this Lomax 223 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DBF 817Y?

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What year was DBF 817Y registered?

DBF 817Y is a 1983 Lomax 223, first registered on 3 March 1983.

Is DBF 817Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBF 817Y 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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