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SHP 53R

1977 Pilgrim Bulldog

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,028 mi
Last recorded7,028 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1977 Pilgrim Bulldog40,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHP 53R
MakePilgrim
ModelBulldog
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 7,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 7,028 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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SHP 53R is a 1977 Pilgrim Bulldog in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Pilgrim Bulldog models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 40,644 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 SHP 53R, 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 49 years old, this Pilgrim Bulldog is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SHP 53R registered?

SHP 53R is a 1977 Pilgrim Bulldog, first registered on 14 January 1977.

Is SHP 53R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHP 53R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SHP 53R have outstanding finance?

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