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UPO 554T

1978 Pilgrim Sumo

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,396 mi
Last recorded4,396 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 1978 Pilgrim Sumo7,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPO 554T
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 4,396 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2025 4,059 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

park brake reading low on offside

Pass 19 Oct 2024 3,512 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 3,002 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 2,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn coil spring retaining bush perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from speedo drive attachment on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 2,340 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 2,340 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached Nut looose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure Lower joint (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2020 2,144 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 1,524 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 898 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside edge of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 35 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 35 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking both brake pipe joints (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 5 miles

both front tyre perished

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Jul 2013 2 miles

Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyre perished

near side rear tyre perished

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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UPO 554T is a 1978 Pilgrim Sumo in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPO 554T, 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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What year was UPO 554T registered?

UPO 554T is a 1978 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 13 September 1978.

Is UPO 554T safe to buy?

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