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CTW 146T

1978 Lomax 223

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,870 mi
Last recorded98,870 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Lomax 22366,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTW 146T
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 98,870 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 98,846 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 98,383 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 97,940 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,489 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 95,747 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 94,839 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 94,385 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,830 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,681 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 91,312 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 89,877 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 88,328 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 86,515 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 84,126 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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CTW 146T is a 1978 Lomax 223 in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CTW 146T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CTW 146T?

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What year was CTW 146T registered?

CTW 146T is a 1978 Lomax 223, first registered on 7 November 1978.

Is CTW 146T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTW 146T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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