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PPB 849W

1981 Pilgrim Sumo

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,059 mi
Last recorded9,059 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Pilgrim Sumo7,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPB 849W
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 9,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 8,861 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 8,422 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 8,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bush bolt seems loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure loose where attached to steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 8,092 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 8,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box & axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 7,972 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 7,332 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 7,320 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 7,152 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 6,798 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 5,643 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 4,105 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 4,095 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 3,192 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 3,116 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 3,106 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 3,069 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front wiper blades have slight tear at end

Front brake discs coroded

Pass 23 Aug 2008 2,970 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 2,952 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 2,892 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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PPB 849W is a 1981 Pilgrim Sumo in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PPB 849W, 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.

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PPB 849W is a 1981 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 15 January 1981.

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