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OBU 352W

1981 Pilgrim Sumo

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,685 mi
Last recorded8,685 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 1981 Pilgrim Sumo7,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBU 352W
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 8,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2008 8,632 miles

slight play in both inner rack joints

slight play in lower steering column coupling

Pass 9 May 2007 8,152 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 8,152 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 6,702 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 6,644 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel emmissions are unbalaanced left to right side

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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OBU 352W is a 1981 Pilgrim Sumo in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OBU 352W, 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.

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What year was OBU 352W registered?

OBU 352W is a 1981 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 3 February 1981.

Is OBU 352W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBU 352W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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