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VHT 962T

1979 Pilgrim Cobra

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,146 mi
Last recorded7,146 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1979 Pilgrim Cobra4,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHT 962T
MakePilgrim
ModelCobra
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 7,146 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 7,146 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 7,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2006 7,071 miles

How Reliable is the Pilgrim Cobra?

Based on 1,256 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19
Headlamp aim too low 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
fog lamp not working 11
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VHT 962T is a 1979 Pilgrim Cobra in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Pilgrim Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 4,614 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 Cobra fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VHT 962T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pilgrim Cobra typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Pilgrim Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VHT 962T registered?

VHT 962T is a 1979 Pilgrim Cobra, first registered on 21 March 1979.

Is VHT 962T safe to buy?

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