MOT Status
ValidMileage
9,059 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
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)
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
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
How Reliable is the Pilgrim Sumo?
Based on 2,796 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was PPB 849W registered?
PPB 849W is a 1981 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 15 January 1981.
Is PPB 849W safe to buy?
The MOT history for PPB 849W shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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