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ACC 981A

2011 Pilgrim Sumo

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,663 mi
Last recorded9,663 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Pilgrim Sumo5,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 981A
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 9,663 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 9,663 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 9,306 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 9,297 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 9,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has evidence of contact with body

Fail 7 Jun 2021 9,292 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has evidence of contact with body

Pass 18 Jun 2019 8,584 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 8,541 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 8,531 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 8,181 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 6,847 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 5,802 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 5,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ACC 981A is a 2011 Pilgrim Sumo in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2011 Pilgrim Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 5,802 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 ACC 981A, 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 15 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ACC 981A registered?

ACC 981A is a 2011 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is ACC 981A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACC 981A shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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