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Q445DEF

1971 Pilgrim Cobra

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

432 mi
Last recorded432 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1971 Pilgrim Cobra12,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ445DEF
MakePilgrim
ModelCobra
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 432 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 428 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front w/washers s/poor effi

Pass 3 May 2012 351 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

bolt missing l/h rear d/shaft

front w/washer poor effi

steering lock stops poor

Pass 6 Apr 2011 98,888 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 98,715 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 98,198 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 96,042 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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Q445DEF is a 1971 Pilgrim Cobra in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Pilgrim Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 12,506 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 Cobra fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q445DEF, 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 55 years old, this Pilgrim Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q445DEF is a 1971 Pilgrim Cobra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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