MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lomax 223?
Based on 905 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KBW 798W is a 1980 Lomax 223 in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1980 Lomax 223 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 28,505 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 KBW 798W, 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 46 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 KBW 798W?
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What year was KBW 798W registered?
KBW 798W is a 1980 Lomax 223, first registered on 28 November 1980.
Is KBW 798W safe to buy?
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