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MKG 123X

1981 Pilgrim Sumo

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

9,256 mi
Last recorded9,256 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Pilgrim Sumo7,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKG 123X
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 9,256 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 9,026 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 8,805 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 8,624 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 8,170 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 8,163 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 8,155 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has no reserve travel

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 7,701 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 77,015 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 7,358 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 6,479 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 5,904 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 5,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 4,964 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 4,167 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 2,788 miles

signs of uneveness rear service brake

Pass 2 May 2007 1,881 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 1,206 miles

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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MKG 123X is a 1981 Pilgrim Sumo in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1981 Pilgrim Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 7,332 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 MKG 123X, 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 45 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 MKG 123X registered?

MKG 123X is a 1981 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 18 November 1981.

Is MKG 123X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKG 123X shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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