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C497 NFY

1985 Lomax 223

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,772 mi
Last recorded94,772 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC497 NFY
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,772 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,768 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 94,644 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 94,468 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 94,226 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 94,197 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 94,099 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 93,966 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in n/s king pin

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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C497 NFY is a 1985 Lomax 223 in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C497 NFY, 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.

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How do I check the history of C497 NFY?

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What year was C497 NFY registered?

C497 NFY is a 1985 Lomax 223, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C497 NFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C497 NFY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C497 NFY have outstanding finance?

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