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FPF 955V

1979 Lomax 223

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,178 mi
Last recorded77,178 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Lomax 22345,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPF 955V
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 77,178 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 75,934 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,604 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 72,719 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 72,049 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,186 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,461 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 69,451 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 67,479 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,601 miles

slight play in nearside front king pins

Fail 13 Apr 2015 63,944 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside kingpin has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,944 miles

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

nearside kingpin has slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2014 62,001 miles

slight play in king pins

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,431 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,700 miles

rear wheel bearing may be worn

steering column top bearing appears worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 54,991 miles

steering column top bearing has movment

Fail 14 Apr 2010 54,976 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear tyre worn / deteriorated

steering column top bearing has movment

Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,386 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 51,386 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,699 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate faded

Pass 7 Sep 2006 42,178 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 34,592 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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FPF 955V is a 1979 Lomax 223 in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FPF 955V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FPF 955V?

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What year was FPF 955V registered?

FPF 955V is a 1979 Lomax 223, first registered on 7 November 1979.

Is FPF 955V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPF 955V shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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