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KRH 704V

1979 Pilgrim Sumo

Green Petrol 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,951 mi
Last recorded20,951 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1979 Pilgrim Sumo8,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRH 704V
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,798cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 20,951 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 20,947 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 20,866 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 20,865 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 20,848 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 20,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 19,826 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 19,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 18,574 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 11,432 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 11,432 miles

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

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

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

Rec nail; in o/s/r tyre

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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KRH 704V is a 1979 Pilgrim Sumo in Green with a 2,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KRH 704V, 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 KRH 704V registered?

KRH 704V is a 1979 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is KRH 704V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRH 704V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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