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DCH 495T

1979 Lomax 223

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,449 mi
Last recorded53,449 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Lomax 22345,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCH 495T
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 53,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,265 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,895 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,499 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 45,205 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 45,184 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine

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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DCH 495T is a 1979 Lomax 223 in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Lomax 223 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 45,484 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 DCH 495T, 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 47 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 DCH 495T?

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What year was DCH 495T registered?

DCH 495T is a 1979 Lomax 223, first registered on 19 April 1979.

Is DCH 495T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCH 495T 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.

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