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SLK 588W

1981 Lomax 223

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,620 mi
Last recorded93,620 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLK 588W
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,620 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 93,386 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,175 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 93,175 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,826 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 92,745 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 92,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 92,444 miles

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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SLK 588W is a 1981 Lomax 223 in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SLK 588W, 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 45 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 SLK 588W registered?

SLK 588W is a 1981 Lomax 223, first registered on 23 March 1981.

Is SLK 588W safe to buy?

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