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EDC 74C

1999 Pilgrim Cobra

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,692 mi
Last recorded48,692 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Pilgrim Cobra20,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDC 74C
MakePilgrim
ModelCobra
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 48,692 miles

front lower wishbone bushes starting perished and splitting

front shock absorber bushes worn

rear suspension arms slight rub on chassis rails

Pass 22 May 2023 48,647 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,504 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 47,869 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 46,956 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 46,956 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severe edge wear recommend renewal. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,469 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 43,469 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 43,392 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end modification unsafe insecure loose bolt (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension rose joint has play from joint to bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension rose joint has play from joint to bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension rose joint has play from joint to bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension rose joint has play from joint to bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 43,381 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering xmember holding steering rack (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 31 May 2017 40,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front steering rack mount deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner arch worn

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak minor engine ()

Rear Oil leak diff minor ()

Pass 19 May 2016 36,581 miles

Front steering rack mount slightly deteriated

Offside Front inner arch slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 34,348 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 29,351 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 23,051 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 18,653 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,210 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 13,505 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,151 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 12,831 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,520 miles

How Reliable is the Pilgrim Cobra?

Based on 1,256 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19
Headlamp aim too low 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
fog lamp not working 11
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EDC 74C is a 1999 Pilgrim Cobra in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Pilgrim Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 20,376 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 Cobra fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDC 74C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pilgrim Cobra typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 27 years old, this Pilgrim Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EDC 74C registered?

EDC 74C is a 1999 Pilgrim Cobra, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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