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NEH 435M

1973 Pilgrim Bulldog

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,116 mi
Last recorded89,116 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEH 435M
MakePilgrim
ModelBulldog
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 89,116 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 87,912 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 86,659 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 86,653 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 85,347 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 83,901 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 82,924 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 82,363 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 81,755 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,836 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 80,049 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 79,441 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge cracked but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Offside Front tyre outer edge cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 18 Apr 2015 78,363 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front suspension lower joint has slight play

offside front lower suspnsion joint has slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,055 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2012 74,051 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 77,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 75,819 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 74,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate damaged.

Headlamp stalk switch operation sticking slightly.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen damaged.

n/s & o/s front tie-rod arm front bushes slight movement.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 74,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate damaged.

Headlamp stalk switch operation sticking slightly.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen damaged.

n/s & o/s front tie-rod arm front bushes slight movement.

Pass 10 May 2007 74,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/r brake mechanism slight binding.

Pass 11 May 2006 73,935 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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NEH 435M is a 1973 Pilgrim Bulldog in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

The most common reason a Pilgrim Bulldog fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NEH 435M, 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 53 years old, this Pilgrim Bulldog is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NEH 435M is a 1973 Pilgrim Bulldog, first registered on 8 November 1973.

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