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E271 JLF

1988 Pilgrim Sumo

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

4,558 mi
Last recorded4,558 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE271 JLF
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 4,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 4,280 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 4,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 4,154 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 3,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Wiring loom and horn in contact with tyre on left lock.

Fuel hose n/s engine bay badly perished

Fail 22 Mar 2011 3,538 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Wiring loom and horn in contact with tyre on left lock.

Fuel hose n/s engine bay badly perished

Pass 24 Mar 2010 2,843 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 2,797 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 1,741 miles

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

n/s/r tyre rubbing on pipe

Pass 19 Mar 2009 1,741 miles

n/s/r tyre rubbing on pipe

Pass 5 Feb 2008 1,259 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 1,178 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 1,160 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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E271 JLF is a 1988 Pilgrim Sumo in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E271 JLF, 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 38 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E271 JLF registered?

E271 JLF is a 1988 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 2 June 1988.

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