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A539 BHL

1999 Pilgrim Sumo

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

842 mi
Last recorded842 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Pilgrim Sumo7,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA539 BHL
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 842 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 410 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 282 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 149 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 5 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 7,818 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 7,815 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 7,388 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 6,672 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 5,211 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 3,588 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 3,214 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 3,056 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 2,152 miles

front wheels rub on top wishbones when jacked up in full lock

Pass 13 Jul 2010 2,134 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 2,018 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 1,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

handbrake cable close to driveshaft

Pass 12 Sep 2006 1,813 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 1,673 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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A539 BHL is a 1999 Pilgrim Sumo in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1999 Pilgrim Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 7,813 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A539 BHL, 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 27 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A539 BHL is a 1999 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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