MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,880 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both upper ball joint dust covers perishing
o/s headlamp lense chipped
slight pedal travel
slightly smoky on purge
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Top and bottom (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Small split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small split (2.2.C.1c)
OS headlamp lens small chip
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Top ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight blow on front pipe joint
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
chip on lense of osf headlamp
fuel line and coolant pipes close to other parts
slight blow on exhaust front pipe to rear section
slight pedal travel
slightly smoky on purge
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
chip on lense of osf headlamp
fuel line and coolant pipes close to other parts
slight blow on exhaust front pipe to rear section
slight pedal travel
slightly smoky on purge
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
CHIP ON SCREEN
DRIVERS SEAT FIXED IN POSITION
REAR SHOCKER MOUNT HEAVERLY CORRODED
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
1 exhaust mounting rubber broken but exhaust still secure
Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Pilgrim Sumo?
Based on 2,796 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TBU 81R is a 1977 Pilgrim Sumo in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1977 Pilgrim Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 4,264 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 Sumo fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TBU 81R, 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 49 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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TBU 81R is a 1977 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 6 July 1977.
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