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WPO 600T

1978 Lomax 223

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,031 mi
Last recorded8,031 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Lomax 22366,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 600T
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 8,031 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 7,749 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 6,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play nearside kingpin

windscreen [opening type] cracked - no wipers fitted

wiring loom slightly rubbing on rear wheel

Pass 25 Jul 2014 6,225 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play nearside kingpin

windscreen [opening type] cracked - no wipers fitted

wiring loom slightly rubbing on rear wheel

Fail 27 Apr 2009 4,743 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise front number plate cracked

advise slight play in front ns kingpin

Pass 27 Apr 2009 4,743 miles

advise front number plate cracked

advise slight play in front ns kingpin

Pass 30 Apr 2007 3,769 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 3,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play in nearside front kingpin

Pass 21 Apr 2006 3,566 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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WPO 600T is a 1978 Lomax 223 in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Lomax 223 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 66,946 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WPO 600T, 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 48 years old, this Lomax 223 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WPO 600T registered?

WPO 600T is a 1978 Lomax 223, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is WPO 600T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPO 600T shows 9 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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