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D311 LFX

1986 Pilgrim Sumo

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

19,780 mi
Last recorded19,780 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Pilgrim Sumo9,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD311 LFX
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 19,780 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 19,445 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both tie rods have play

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Both backing plates corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 194,427 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both tie rods have play

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Both backing plates corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 18,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Both nearside and offside pipes are outside of specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 18,667 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 18,388 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 17,959 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2020 17,737 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2019 17,155 miles

all cv boots deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2018 16,777 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 16,447 miles

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

Oil leak engine

Oil leak gear box

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 16,396 miles

Nearside Front slight tyre mishape

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak engine

Oil leak gearbox

Pass 27 Feb 2015 15,410 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 15,410 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 14,236 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,198 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 13,198 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 12,231 miles

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 11,048 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,048 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 9,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 8,395 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2008 6,777 miles

handbrake travel close to limit

slight footbrake travel

Pass 20 Mar 2007 5,300 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,309 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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D311 LFX is a 1986 Pilgrim Sumo in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1986 Pilgrim Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 9,412 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 D311 LFX, 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 40 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D311 LFX registered?

D311 LFX is a 1986 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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