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YVV 555S

1978 Lomax 223

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,922 mi
Last recorded40,922 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Lomax 22366,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVV 555S
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 40,922 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 39,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 38,296 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,720 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,630 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,270 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 30,789 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,436 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2008 30,403 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

c/o readings to high.

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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YVV 555S is a 1978 Lomax 223 in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YVV 555S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YVV 555S registered?

YVV 555S is a 1978 Lomax 223, first registered on 7 April 1978.

Is YVV 555S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVV 555S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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