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ATO 538Y

1999 Pilgrim Sumo

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

856 mi
Last recorded856 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Pilgrim Sumo7,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATO 538Y
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 856 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 856 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 856 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 856 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 859 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 851 miles

Front Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ATO 538Y is a 1999 Pilgrim Sumo in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ATO 538Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ATO 538Y registered?

ATO 538Y is a 1999 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is ATO 538Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATO 538Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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