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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
fuel cap seal perishing
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside manifold area has a small leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside manifold area has a small leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in nearside steering rack inner ball joint (tie rod)
steering column has play
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Pilgrim Sumo?
Based on 2,796 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.
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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.
Is E189 HCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for E189 HCG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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