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GFL 805W

1981 Lomax 223

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,367 mi
Last recorded97,367 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFL 805W
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 97,367 miles

handbrake performance very low

lift in both front king pins

Fail 15 Jun 2005 97,357 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

small lift in offside front king pin

Pass 15 Jun 2005 97,357 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

small lift in offside front king pin

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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GFL 805W is a 1981 Lomax 223 in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFL 805W, 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 45 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 GFL 805W?

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What year was GFL 805W registered?

GFL 805W is a 1981 Lomax 223, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is GFL 805W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFL 805W 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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