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Q48WHL

1995 Lomax 223

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,726 mi
Last recorded85,726 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ48WHL
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 85,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot split

Nearside Front Outer CV boot split

Fail 2 Sep 2021 85,725 miles

Brake performance not tested due to inoperative brake (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner CV boot split

Nearside Front Outer CV boot split

Offside Front king pin has slight movement

Pass 3 Jul 2013 85,310 miles

slight play in kingpins

surface cracks to tyres

Fail 3 Jul 2013 85,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in kingpins

surface cracks to tyres

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,684 miles

both front tyres surface cracking

rear tyre surface cracking

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 13 Jul 2011 84,062 miles

slight play in both front king-pins

tread cracks to rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,602 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 83,206 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 83,205 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 82,609 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 81,853 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 80,809 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 80,809 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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Q48WHL is a 1995 Lomax 223 in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Q48WHL, 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 31 years old, this Lomax 223 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q48WHL registered?

Q48WHL is a 1995 Lomax 223, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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