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BRX 394T

1979 Pilgrim Sumo

Red Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

888 mi
Last recorded888 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Pilgrim Sumo8,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 394T
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 730 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

diff leaking

suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 1 Aug 2014 729 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

diff leaking

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2013 475 miles

rear differential oily

exhaust system rusty

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 475 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust system rusty

oil leak

rear differential oily

Pass 18 Sep 2009 311 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

steering colomn

Pass 8 Aug 2008 17 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 17 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 7 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BRX 394T is a 1979 Pilgrim Sumo in Red with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Pilgrim Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 8,556 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 BRX 394T, 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 47 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRX 394T registered?

BRX 394T is a 1979 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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