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B178 BSU

1985 Lomax 223

Cream Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,986 mi
Last recorded15,986 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB178 BSU
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,986 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 15,981 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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B178 BSU is a 1985 Lomax 223 in Cream with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B178 BSU, 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 41 years old, this Lomax 223 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B178 BSU registered?

B178 BSU is a 1985 Lomax 223, first registered on 27 March 1985.

Is B178 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B178 BSU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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