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Q473RDS

1988 Pilgrim Bulldog

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,199 mi
Last recorded92,199 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog35,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ473RDS
MakePilgrim
ModelBulldog
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 92,199 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 92,915 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 92,177 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 92,174 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 92,092 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 92,092 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 91,988 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 91,781 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 91,746 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 91,643 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 91,512 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,451 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,424 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 91,332 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 91,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Q473RDS is a 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Pilgrim Bulldog fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q473RDS, 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 Q473RDS registered?

Q473RDS is a 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is Q473RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q473RDS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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