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PIL 447

1982 Pilgrim Cobra

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

6,379 mi
Last recorded6,379 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 447
MakePilgrim
ModelCobra
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 6,379 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 6,055 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 5,974 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 5,837 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 5,147 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 5,147 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 13 May 2016 4,977 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 4,977 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 4,665 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 4,655 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 3,519 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 2,573 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 2,481 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

lower centre fuel line crimped

nearside rear coil spring touching vehicle body

Fail 25 Oct 2011 2,481 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

lower centre fuel line crimped

nearside rear coil spring touching vehicle body

Pass 24 Sep 2010 1,597 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 1,492 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 644 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 231 miles

slight play in both front bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2006 111 miles

How Reliable is the Pilgrim Cobra?

Based on 1,256 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19
Headlamp aim too low 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
fog lamp not working 11
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PIL 447 is a 1982 Pilgrim Cobra in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

The most common reason a Pilgrim Cobra fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PIL 447, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pilgrim Cobra typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 44 years old, this Pilgrim Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PIL 447 is a 1982 Pilgrim Cobra, first registered on 31 October 1982.

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The MOT history for PIL 447 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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