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GFH 764V

1979 Lomax 223

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,628 mi
Last recorded64,628 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1979 Lomax 22345,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFH 764V
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 64,628 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 64,580 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2007 64,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

no windscreen fitted

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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GFH 764V is a 1979 Lomax 223 in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFH 764V, 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

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What year was GFH 764V registered?

GFH 764V is a 1979 Lomax 223, first registered on 9 August 1979.

Is GFH 764V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFH 764V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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