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PNA 78J

1970 Pilgrim Cobra

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,497 mi
Last recorded13,497 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNA 78J
MakePilgrim
ModelCobra
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 13,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 12,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 11,775 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,747 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 11,737 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 11,737 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,738 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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PNA 78J is a 1970 Pilgrim Cobra in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PNA 78J, 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 56 years old, this Pilgrim Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PNA 78J registered?

PNA 78J is a 1970 Pilgrim Cobra, first registered on 7 August 1970.

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The MOT history for PNA 78J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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