Pilgrim Bulldog Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Pilgrim Bulldog reliable? We analysed 927 real MOT tests across 115 vehicles to find out.
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The Pilgrim Bulldog is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake binding, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and stop lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Pilgrim Bulldog.
Pilgrim Bulldog Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Pilgrim Bulldog. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Pilgrim Bulldog MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Pilgrim Bulldog to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Pilgrim Bulldog Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Pilgrim Bulldog fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Pilgrim Bulldog Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Pilgrim Bulldog owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Pilgrim Bulldog MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Pilgrim Bulldog year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 74 | 81.1% | 29,849 | 38,556 | 48,105 |
| 1988 | 134 | 75.4% | 25,347 | 35,938 | 86,389 |
| 1980 | 54 | 75.9% | 9,285 | 10,582 | 36,867 |
| 1978 | 64 | 68.8% | 9,158 | 12,232 | 23,294 |
| 1977 | 77 | 70.1% | 10,571 | 40,644 | 68,263 |
| 1976 | 53 | 81.1% | 2,144 | 14,496 | 62,797 |
| 1974 | 75 | 78.7% | 11,234 | 22,265 | 36,782 |
How Long Does a Pilgrim Bulldog Last?
Based on 115 Pilgrim Bulldog vehicles on UK roads.
Pilgrim Bulldog Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Pilgrim Bulldog MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Pilgrim Bulldog
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.1% MOT pass rate from 53 tests
68.8% MOT pass rate from 64 tests
The best year to buy a used Pilgrim Bulldog is 1976, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.1% across 53 tests. The 1978 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Pilgrim Bulldog Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Bulldog THIS CAR | 77.6% | 927 | 25,559 mi | 52 yrs |
| Pilgrim Sumo | 85% | 2,796 | 6,738 mi | 55 yrs |
| Pilgrim Cobra | 84.2% | 1,256 | 7,521 mi | 55 yrs |
| Citroen C5 Aircross Shine Ptech S/s A | 90.9% | 1,185 | 25,574 mi | — yrs |
| Honda Civic I-dtec S | 95% | 600 | 76,482 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Pilgrim Sumo (85.0% pass rate) and the Pilgrim Cobra (84.2% pass rate), the Pilgrim Bulldog trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Pilgrim Bulldog has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.6% across 927 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Pilgrim Bulldog are brake binding (37 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (24), and stop lamp not working (21). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Pilgrim Bulldog owner drives around 247 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Pilgrim Bulldog models stay on UK roads for around 52 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.