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PBJ 389W

1980 Lomax 223

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,048 mi
Last recorded34,048 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 Lomax 22328,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBJ 389W
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 34,048 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,089 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,301 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 32,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,886 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,217 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,676 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,805 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,992 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,018 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,227 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 26,121 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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PBJ 389W is a 1980 Lomax 223 in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1980 Lomax 223 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 28,505 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBJ 389W, 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 46 years old, this Lomax 223 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PBJ 389W registered?

PBJ 389W is a 1980 Lomax 223, first registered on 3 November 1980.

Is PBJ 389W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBJ 389W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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