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HLH 873T

1979 Pilgrim Sumo

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,639 mi
Last recorded18,639 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1979 Pilgrim Sumo8,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 873T
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,639 miles

lower front suspenion ball joints- boots split-no play

steering bit heavy?

Fail 2 Feb 2007 18,635 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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HLH 873T is a 1979 Pilgrim Sumo in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Pilgrim Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 8,556 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 HLH 873T, 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 47 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HLH 873T registered?

HLH 873T is a 1979 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HLH 873T safe to buy?

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