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NMA 779V

1979 Lomax 223

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,674 mi
Last recorded47,674 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Lomax 22345,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 779V
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 47,674 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 47,186 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 46,834 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,410 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 45,931 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,657 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 45,179 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,677 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 44,627 miles

play in both front kingpins

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,598 miles

play in both kingpins

Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,518 miles

slight play front kingpins

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,472 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,330 miles

handbrake rod close to exhaust

play in steering

play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight exhaust blow

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,661 miles

play n/s kingpin

Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,932 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on edge

some footbrake travel

some play in o/s/f and n/s/f king pins

some play in steering column

some play in steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filler neck pipe cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,160 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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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NMA 779V is a 1979 Lomax 223 in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NMA 779V, 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 NMA 779V registered?

NMA 779V is a 1979 Lomax 223, first registered on 10 September 1979.

Is NMA 779V safe to buy?

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