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Q225HPW

1988 Lomax 223

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,424 mi
Last recorded87,424 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ225HPW
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 87,424 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 84,004 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,427 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,347 miles

O/s cv boot slight leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 79,347 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

O/s cv boot slight leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,104 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pipe obscured by axle tube

Pass 25 May 2012 78,725 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,856 miles

Front number charaters to small but first use before 1973

Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,723 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,303 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 77,147 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 76,660 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness but not enough to fail at time of test

rear wheel bearing slight roughness but not enough to fail at time of test

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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Q225HPW is a 1988 Lomax 223 in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Q225HPW, 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 38 years old, this Lomax 223 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Q225HPW?

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What year was Q225HPW registered?

Q225HPW is a 1988 Lomax 223, first registered on 26 October 1988.

Is Q225HPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q225HPW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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