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E189 HCG

1989 Pilgrim Sumo

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Pilgrim Sumo7,526 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE189 HCG
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025
Pass 26 Jul 2024 7,515 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 7,412 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 7,056 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2021

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2021 6,798 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose reel (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2016 6,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2016

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 5,557 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 5,546 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 4,058 miles

Offside manifold area has a small leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 4,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside manifold area has a small leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 3,460 miles

Play in nearside steering rack inner ball joint (tie rod)

steering column has play

Fail 7 Jun 2013 3,449 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front lower suspension arm has play in front and rear pins/bushes

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear driveshaft bolt loose

Offside rear suspension arm has play in the front a rear pin/bushes

Play in nearside steering rack inner ball joint (tie rod)

steering column has play

Pass 1 Aug 2011 3,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,199 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 2,140 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 2,140 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 1,410 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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E189 HCG is a 1989 Pilgrim Sumo in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1989 Pilgrim Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 7,526 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 E189 HCG, 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 37 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E189 HCG registered?

E189 HCG is a 1989 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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