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NHS 588V

1980 Pilgrim Bulldog

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,995 mi
Last recorded39,995 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Pilgrim Bulldog10,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHS 588V
MakePilgrim
ModelBulldog
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 39,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 39,839 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 38,703 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 38,470 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 37,973 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 37,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,598 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

offside rear brake squeeling heavily when applied in rollers

Pass 7 May 2009 37,377 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

offside rear brake squeeling heavily in brake rollers

Pass 9 May 2008 37,107 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

rear differential leaking

Pass 11 May 2007 36,787 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

rear differential leaking

Pass 6 May 2006 36,196 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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NHS 588V is a 1980 Pilgrim Bulldog in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Pilgrim Bulldog fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NHS 588V, 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 NHS 588V registered?

NHS 588V is a 1980 Pilgrim Bulldog, first registered on 22 May 1980.

Is NHS 588V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHS 588V shows 11 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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