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Q890GVC

1989 Pilgrim Bulldog

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,812 mi
Last recorded96,812 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Pilgrim Bulldog38,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ890GVC
MakePilgrim
ModelBulldog
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 96,812 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 96,644 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 96,514 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 96,514 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,383 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 95,829 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 95,593 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 94,836 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 94,836 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 94,372 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 94,219 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 94,219 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,598 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,598 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 24,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,936 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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Q890GVC is a 1989 Pilgrim Bulldog in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Pilgrim Bulldog models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 38,556 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 Q890GVC, 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 37 years old, this Pilgrim Bulldog is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q890GVC registered?

Q890GVC is a 1989 Pilgrim Bulldog, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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