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OIW 455

1989 Pilgrim Sumo

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Pilgrim Sumo7,526 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIW 455
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024
Pass 27 Sep 2023
Pass 23 Sep 2022

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021
Pass 4 Sep 2020
Pass 6 Sep 2019
Pass 15 Aug 2018
Pass 18 Aug 2017
Pass 31 Aug 2016 8 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 8 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 7,568 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 7,537 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,237 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 6,801 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 5,566 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 5,062 miles

front suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2008 5,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2007 6,471 miles

Slight play in offside steering track rod

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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OIW 455 is a 1989 Pilgrim Sumo in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Pilgrim Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 7,526 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 OIW 455, 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 37 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OIW 455 registered?

OIW 455 is a 1989 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is OIW 455 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIW 455 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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