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Q906JBW

1988 Pilgrim Bulldog

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

36,790 mi
Last recorded36,790 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog35,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ906JBW
MakePilgrim
ModelBulldog
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 36,790 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 36,784 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 36,778 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 36,712 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 36,677 miles

slight perrishing to all four tyres

Pass 4 Mar 2021 36,441 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 36,461 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 36,433 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 36,410 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 36,287 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,031 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 36,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Water leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 36,022 miles

Drag on nearside rear wheel

Fuel pump loose

Offside rear trailing arm bushes in very poor condition

Various cut and loose wires under vehicle

nearside rear trailing arm bushes poor

Fail 27 Apr 2016 36,022 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Drag on nearside rear wheel

Fuel pump loose

Offside rear trailing arm bushes in very poor condition

Various cut and loose wires under vehicle

nearside rear trailing arm bushes poor

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,990 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 35,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 May 2013 35,885 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 35,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,877 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 35,877 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 35,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 35,666 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,569 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,786 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 34,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

VARIOUS REAR SUSPENSION BUSHS STARTING TO PERISH

WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER ENGINE

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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Q906JBW is a 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Q906JBW, 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 Q906JBW registered?

Q906JBW is a 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is Q906JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q906JBW shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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