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A16 UMO

2002 Pilgrim Sumo

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

8,845 mi
Last recorded8,845 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Pilgrim Sumo8,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 UMO
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 8,845 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 8,660 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 8,575 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 8,496 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 8,364 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 8,253 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 8,249 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 8,062 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 8,033 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive vehicle appears not to be running on all cylinders at times (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

A sensor on the diff/ prop is insecure

Nearside exhaust side pipe rear support bracket is slightly loose

Rear diff upper fixing bolt is insecure. Bolt appears to be too short and not engaging with the Nylock nut

Various minor leaks to both exhaust systems

Pass 5 Apr 2018 7,751 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 7,550 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 7,349 miles

exhaust front joints on both sides are leaking to the limit

rear drive shafts have at some point rubbed against the antiroll bar links but not at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2016 7,349 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.8% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust front joints on both sides are leaking to the limit

rear drive shafts have at some point rubbed against the antiroll bar links but not at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2015 7,177 miles

exhaust both sides leaking around centre joints to limit.

headlamp aims on upper limit

Fail 4 Mar 2015 7,177 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

exhaust both sides leaking around centre joints to limit.

headlamp aims on upper limit

Pass 11 Mar 2014 6,892 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 6,382 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 4,057 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 3,946 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2010 38,739 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 3,758 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

customer has sent a letter of proof that the engine used in this vehicle is pre 1975. so i have tested the emmisions to this standard.

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 2,812 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 1,953 miles

How Reliable is the Pilgrim Sumo?

Based on 2,796 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 23
brake binding 22
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A16 UMO is a 2002 Pilgrim Sumo in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Pilgrim Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 8,033 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 Pilgrim Sumo fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 UMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pilgrim Sumo typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A16 UMO is a 2002 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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