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PET 393M

1974 Pilgrim Bulldog

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,033 mi
Last recorded7,033 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1974 Pilgrim Bulldog22,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPET 393M
MakePilgrim
ModelBulldog
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 7,033 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 5,991 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 5,481 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 5,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 4,473 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 3,089 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 1,968 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 684 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,592 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 98,519 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 98,515 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 97,304 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 96,501 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 95,575 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 94,585 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 20 Apr 2006 93,150 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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PET 393M is a 1974 Pilgrim Bulldog in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 Pilgrim Bulldog models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 22,265 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 PET 393M, 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 52 years old, this Pilgrim Bulldog is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PET 393M registered?

PET 393M is a 1974 Pilgrim Bulldog, first registered on 19 February 1974.

Is PET 393M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PET 393M shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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