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OGU 955W

1981 Pilgrim Sumo

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,277 mi
Last recorded1,277 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1981 Pilgrim Sumo7,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGU 955W
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 1,277 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 393 miles

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

handbrake low

Fail 13 Oct 2006 391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 325 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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OGU 955W is a 1981 Pilgrim Sumo in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGU 955W, 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

How do I check the history of OGU 955W?

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What year was OGU 955W registered?

OGU 955W is a 1981 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 20 February 1981.

Is OGU 955W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGU 955W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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