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Q913JFJ

1988 Pilgrim Bulldog

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,684 mi
Last recorded33,684 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog35,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ913JFJ
MakePilgrim
ModelBulldog
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 33,684 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 33,677 miles

Offside Front INNER WING RIVET SNAPPED

Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,508 miles

Nearside Front BALL JOINT SPLIT PIN MISSING BUT SECURE

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,337 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Jun 2016 32,671 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 32,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 32,427 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 32,410 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 31,573 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 31,566 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,362 miles

Slight play in rear propshaft u/j.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 30,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in rear propshaft u/j.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Rear propshaft universal joint slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,283 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 27,345 miles

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

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

Signs of coolant loss from nearside engine/heater hose area.

Pass 20 May 2008 26,708 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 25,559 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,215 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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Q913JFJ is a 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Q913JFJ, 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 Q913JFJ registered?

Q913JFJ is a 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog, first registered on 3 November 1988.

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The MOT history for Q913JFJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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