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TBU 81R

1977 Pilgrim Sumo

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,880 mi
Last recorded4,880 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Pilgrim Sumo4,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBU 81R
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 4,880 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 4,284 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2016 3,943 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 3,936 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 3,221 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 3,217 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2014 2,900 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 2,359 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN

DRIVERS SEAT FIXED IN POSITION

REAR SHOCKER MOUNT HEAVERLY CORRODED

Pass 23 Sep 2011 1,983 miles

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 1,960 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 1,457 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 1,457 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 1,289 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 1,279 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 1,210 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 1,206 miles

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.

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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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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What year was TBU 81R registered?

TBU 81R is a 1977 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 6 July 1977.

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