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DGS 841X

1982 Pilgrim Sumo

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,012 mi
Last recorded4,012 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1982 Pilgrim Sumo4,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGS 841X
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 4,012 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 3,943 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 3,943 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 3,549 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear axle back plate gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 3,549 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Fails to operate when brake light operated. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop light doesnt operate with sidelight on. (4.3.3 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear axle back plate gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 16 Nov 2022 2,429 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S bulb not working in 2 bulb lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 2,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S bulb not working in 2 bulb lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 672 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 594 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 367 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 367 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 223 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 223 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013
Fail 14 Dec 2013

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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DGS 841X is a 1982 Pilgrim Sumo in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Pilgrim Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 4,135 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 DGS 841X, 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 44 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DGS 841X registered?

DGS 841X is a 1982 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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