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VEF 185M

1974 Pilgrim Bulldog

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,130 mi
Last recorded78,130 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1974 Pilgrim Bulldog22,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEF 185M
MakePilgrim
ModelBulldog
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 78,130 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,190 miles

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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VEF 185M is a 1974 Pilgrim Bulldog in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Pilgrim Bulldog models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 22,265 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 VEF 185M, 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 52 years old, this Pilgrim Bulldog is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VEF 185M registered?

VEF 185M is a 1974 Pilgrim Bulldog, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is VEF 185M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEF 185M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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