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Q516GBF

1971 Lomax 223

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,577 mi
Last recorded51,577 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ516GBF
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2008 51,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 51,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,479 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 51,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 51,172 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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Q516GBF is a 1971 Lomax 223 in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q516GBF, 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 55 years old, this Lomax 223 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q516GBF registered?

Q516GBF is a 1971 Lomax 223, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q516GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q516GBF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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