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LVU 166W

1980 Lomax 223

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,753 mi
Last recorded20,753 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1980 Lomax 22328,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVU 166W
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 20,753 miles

Front Lower Slight leak on Transmission.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Kingpins slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight Play in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Kingpins slight. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 20,705 miles

Front Slight oil leak from transmission.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both King Pins has slight Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 20,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Hand Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil Leak from transmission. Engine.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight Play in King Pins Both . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Needs to be replaced soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 19,810 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly devoid of tread on inner edge,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear shock absorber has limited damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s parking brake performance lower than n/s

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2018 19,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge, very close to legal limit in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)

o/s parking brake performance lower than n/s

rear shock absorber has slightly reduced damping affect

Fail 26 Apr 2018 19,381 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge, very close to legal limit in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)

o/s parking brake performance lower than n/s

rear shock absorber has slightly reduced damping affect

Pass 22 Apr 2017 19,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.96mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)

o/s parking brake performance lower than n/s

rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping affect

Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,035 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear 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)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)

fuel hoses perished,, recommend replace

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers have reduced damping affect

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 19,031 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear 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)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)

fuel hoses perished,, recommend replace

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers have reduced damping affect

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel pipe slightly perished,, recommend replace

Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,971 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

both seat belts slightly sluggish in retraction

offside handbrake performance slightly lower than nearside

rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,843 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

both seat belts slightly sluggish in operation

Pass 20 May 2011 16,237 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

both seat belts sluggish in operation

drive belt deteriorated and slack

very slight noise rear wheel bearing, when rotated

Fail 18 May 2011 16,230 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

both seat belts sluggish in operation

drive belt deteriorated and slack

very slight noise rear wheel bearing, when rotated

Pass 28 May 2010 15,041 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advise condition of indicator switch, nearside

offside handbrake performance lower than nearside

rear wheel bearing slight noise on rotation

Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,684 miles

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advance handbrake travel

both headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

Pass 21 May 2008 14,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advance travel handbrake lever

both seat belt slightly sluggish in operation

Fail 22 May 2007 12,956 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise keep check on security of front road wheels

both seat belts sluggish in retraction

handbrake lever mounting bracket flexing

offside front lower king pin grease cap loose

Pass 22 May 2007 12,956 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise keep check on security of front road wheels

both seat belts sluggish in retraction

handbrake lever mounting bracket flexing

offside front lower king pin grease cap loose

Pass 9 May 2006 11,771 miles

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

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

advise keep check of front road wheels nut tightness

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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LVU 166W is a 1980 Lomax 223 in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LVU 166W, 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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LVU 166W is a 1980 Lomax 223, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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