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LKJ 243V

1979 Pilgrim Sumo

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Pilgrim Sumo8,556 mi
4 checks still locked for this Pilgrim
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKJ 243V
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2013
Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,480 miles

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

n/s/f road wheel slightly damaged

oil leak (sump slightly damaged)

Pass 26 Mar 2011

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010
Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,886 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 8,580 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 4,955 miles

exhaust system noisey

Pass 29 Mar 2006 4,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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LKJ 243V is a 1979 Pilgrim Sumo in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LKJ 243V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LKJ 243V registered?

LKJ 243V is a 1979 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is LKJ 243V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LKJ 243V shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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