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Q320NVS

1997 Lomax 223

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,562 mi
Last recorded1,562 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ320NVS
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 1,562 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 1,562 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 1,194 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 966 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 966 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted hand brake cable.. (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings clinch bolt. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 6,365 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 6,350 miles

Centre rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 5,209 miles

some play in king pins

Pass 4 Aug 2014 2,505 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 2,408 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 2,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 2,126 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 1,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 840 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 723 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Q320NVS is a 1997 Lomax 223 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q320NVS, 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 29 years old, this Lomax 223 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q320NVS registered?

Q320NVS is a 1997 Lomax 223, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is Q320NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q320NVS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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