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KBW 798W

1980 Lomax 223

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,365 mi
Last recorded94,365 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1980 Lomax 22328,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBW 798W
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 94,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 94,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 94,199 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 94,179 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 94,161 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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