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GCJ 723N

1974 Pilgrim Bulldog

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,401 mi
Last recorded18,401 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1974 Pilgrim Bulldog22,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCJ 723N
MakePilgrim
ModelBulldog
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 18,401 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,313 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,115 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 18,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 18,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

slight play in offside front shock absorber arm/shaft

Pass 15 Jun 2006 17,422 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in inner joint on nearside steering rack.

Fail 6 Jun 2006 17,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate cracked.

n/s/f o/sf flexible brake hoses perished.0

How Reliable is the Pilgrim Bulldog?

Based on 927 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
247
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
Stop lamp not working 21
Steering rack gaiter split 20
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 18
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GCJ 723N is a 1974 Pilgrim Bulldog in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 Pilgrim Bulldog models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 22,265 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 Bulldog fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCJ 723N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pilgrim Bulldog typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 52 years old, this Pilgrim Bulldog is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCJ 723N registered?

GCJ 723N is a 1974 Pilgrim Bulldog, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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