MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,009 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from gearbox
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from gearbox
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
oil leak from gearbox
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from gearbox
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from gearbox
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
full beam flash sticky
o/s/f steering gaitor split at outer end
rear diff sign of oil leak
very slight play at n/s/f wheel
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Pilgrim Sumo?
Based on 2,796 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BHJ 518S is a 1978 Pilgrim Sumo in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Pilgrim Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 7,830 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 BHJ 518S, 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 48 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BHJ 518S registered?
BHJ 518S is a 1978 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is BHJ 518S safe to buy?
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