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LVH 760T

1978 Pilgrim Bulldog

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,862 mi
Last recorded24,862 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 Pilgrim Bulldog12,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVH 760T
MakePilgrim
ModelBulldog
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 24,862 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 24,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 24,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 24,938 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 24,746 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,228 miles

'Press' stickers missing from both front seat belt stalks.

Crack in windscreen at offside bottom corner.

Engine oil leak.

Lens missing from offside front fog lamp.

Slight fraying on edge of offside front seat belt.

Slight play in front suspension upper and lower swivel joints.

Small cut in tread of nearside rear tyre.

Surface corrosion on chassis in various places.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 24,225 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting broken (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

'Press' stickers missing from both front seat belt stalks.

Coolant leak on pipe from expansion tank.

Crack in windscreen at offside front bottom corner.

Engine oil leak.

Fine cracks in both front flexible brake hoses.

Lens missing from offside front fog lamp.

Slight fraying on edge of offside front seat belt.

Slight play in front suspension upper and lower swivel joints.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Small cut in tread of nearside rear tyre.

Surface corrosion on chassis in various places.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,411 miles

Oil leak

'press' buttons missing from both seat belt stalks.

both rear leaf spring, rear shackle top rubber bushes spliting.

exhaust blowing slightly on joints at front and centre.

offside front brake binding slightly.

slight coolant leak on radiator.

slight fluffing / fraying on edge of offside front seat belt.

slight play in steering rack inner track rod end at nearside.

surface corrosion on chassis at front, centre and rear.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 23,383 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

'press' buttons missing from both seat belt stalks.

Oil leak

both rear leaf spring, rear shackle top rubber bushes spliting.

fuel cap does not open.

offside front brake binding slightly.

slight fluffing / fraying on edge of offside front seat belt webbing.

surface corrosion on chassis in various places front and rear.

coolant hose split.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 23,375 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

coolant leak and engine oil and rear diff leak

corrosion starting on chassis

interior view missing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 23,309 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo corroded and operation impaired but performed correctly on brake test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

indicator switch diffucult to engage on right turn

nearside engine mount deteriating

Fail 26 Aug 2011 23,289 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

backlash in rear diff

brake servo operation not correct but brake performance adequate

Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,025 miles

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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LVH 760T is a 1978 Pilgrim Bulldog in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Pilgrim Bulldog models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 12,232 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 LVH 760T, 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 48 years old, this Pilgrim Bulldog is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LVH 760T is a 1978 Pilgrim Bulldog, first registered on 16 August 1978.

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