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DNH 281X

1982 Lomax 223

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,458 mi
Last recorded5,458 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNH 281X
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 5,458 miles

Nearside Front slight play in front king pin

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight cracking

Offside Front slight play in front king pin

Pass 5 May 2021 4,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2019 4,121 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 4,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2017 3,466 miles

front tyres have age related cracking.

Fail 8 May 2017 3,432 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres have age related cracking.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 3,293 miles

Nearside Front Handbrake Pad Low

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 3,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holed and Corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Jammed (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Handbrake Pad Low

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 2,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres age related cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2014 2,712 miles

all tyres age related cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 2,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 1,924 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 1,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 1,844 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 1,679 miles

ns front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2007 1,557 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 1,495 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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DNH 281X is a 1982 Lomax 223 in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DNH 281X, 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 44 years old, this Lomax 223 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DNH 281X registered?

DNH 281X is a 1982 Lomax 223, first registered on 26 February 1982.

Is DNH 281X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNH 281X shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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