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SAE 131M

1974 Lomax 223

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,210 mi
Last recorded97,210 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAE 131M
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 97,210 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 97,136 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 97,136 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 97,026 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 97,026 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 96,856 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 96,203 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 95,441 miles

Offside Outer Cv gaitor leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2019 94,845 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 94,335 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 93,294 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 93,294 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,990 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,962 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,864 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 92,805 miles

offside cv boot signs of grease leaking

slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,745 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 92,664 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 92,664 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 92,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 91,916 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 91,466 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 91,176 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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SAE 131M is a 1974 Lomax 223 in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SAE 131M, 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 52 years old, this Lomax 223 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAE 131M registered?

SAE 131M is a 1974 Lomax 223, first registered on 5 March 1974.

Is SAE 131M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAE 131M shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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