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UAV 22S

1978 Lomax 223

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,257 mi
Last recorded15,257 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1978 Lomax 22366,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAV 22S
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 15,257 miles

some play in kingpins

Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,029 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,253 miles

slight play king pins

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 10,700 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 8,925 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 8,925 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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UAV 22S is a 1978 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%.

Across all 1978 Lomax 223 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 66,946 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAV 22S, 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 48 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 UAV 22S?

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What year was UAV 22S registered?

UAV 22S is a 1978 Lomax 223, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is UAV 22S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAV 22S 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.

Does UAV 22S have outstanding finance?

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