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Q250ANJ

1988 Pilgrim Bulldog

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,087 mi
Last recorded25,087 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog35,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ250ANJ
MakePilgrim
ModelBulldog
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 25,087 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 25,077 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 24,933 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 24,933 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 24,288 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres started to perrish

exhaust center section worn/corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight exhaust blow at manifold/started to crack

Fail 26 Mar 2013 23,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres started to perrish

exhaust center section worn/corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight exhaust blow at manifold/started to crack

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,342 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,462 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,031 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,836 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,494 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 14 Jul 2006 20,431 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 21 Jul 2005 19,972 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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Q250ANJ is a 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 35,938 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 Bulldog fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q250ANJ, 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 38 years old, this Pilgrim Bulldog is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q250ANJ registered?

Q250ANJ is a 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog, first registered on 8 November 1988.

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