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BWL 471Y

1983 Pilgrim Sumo

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

11,799 mi
Last recorded11,799 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWL 471Y
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 11,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 11,786 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 17 May 2018 10,207 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 8,996 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 8,588 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 8,268 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 7,943 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 7,115 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 6,341 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 6,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 5,390 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 5,390 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 4,807 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 4,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 3,733 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 2,828 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 1,623 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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BWL 471Y is a 1983 Pilgrim Sumo in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BWL 471Y, 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 43 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BWL 471Y registered?

BWL 471Y is a 1983 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is BWL 471Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWL 471Y shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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