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UFH 398M

1973 Lomax 223

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,090 mi
Last recorded44,090 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFH 398M
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,090 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 44,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,819 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,738 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,728 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,219 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,367 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,627 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,743 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,096 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 21,401 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 21,401 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,244 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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UFH 398M is a 1973 Lomax 223 in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UFH 398M, 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 53 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 UFH 398M registered?

UFH 398M is a 1973 Lomax 223, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UFH 398M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFH 398M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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