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RTY 820S

1978 Pilgrim Sumo

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72 mi
Last recorded72 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Pilgrim Sumo7,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTY 820S
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 72 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 72 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 657 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Apr 2006 178 miles

How Reliable is the Pilgrim Sumo?

Based on 2,796 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 23
brake binding 22
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RTY 820S is a 1978 Pilgrim Sumo in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Pilgrim Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 7,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Pilgrim Sumo fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTY 820S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pilgrim Sumo typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of RTY 820S?

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What year was RTY 820S registered?

RTY 820S is a 1978 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 22 February 1978.

Is RTY 820S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTY 820S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RTY 820S have outstanding finance?

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