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LBF 823V

1980 Pilgrim Bulldog

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

10,586 mi
Last recorded10,586 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 Pilgrim Bulldog10,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBF 823V
MakePilgrim
ModelBulldog
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 10,586 miles

Reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 13 Oct 2021 10,577 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 26 Oct 2020 10,435 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 10,427 miles

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

Position lamp not working Both front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear fog lamp inoperative

Pass 17 Oct 2019 10,307 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 10,307 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 10,128 miles

Coolant leak from coolant hose near water pump !..........................................

Pass 12 Oct 2017 10,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 9,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 9,676 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 9,553 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 9,362 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 9,359 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 9,285 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 9,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 9,127 miles

front brake pads wearing low suggest attention soon.

Fail 29 Oct 2011 9,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads wearing low suggest attention soon.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 8,941 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 8,927 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 8,650 miles

slight bind on front brakes advise vehicle has a brake service in the future.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 8,394 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Oct 2008 8,394 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2007 8,054 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 8,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 7,335 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 7,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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LBF 823V is a 1980 Pilgrim Bulldog in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1980 Pilgrim Bulldog models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 10,582 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 LBF 823V, 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 46 years old, this Pilgrim Bulldog is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LBF 823V registered?

LBF 823V is a 1980 Pilgrim Bulldog, first registered on 5 March 1980.

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