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WHJ 453M

1998 Pilgrim Sumo

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,023 mi
Last recorded1,023 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Pilgrim Sumo11,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 453M
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 1,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 100,519 miles

Front tie rod bushes have slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 100,512 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front tie rod bushes have slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 99,668 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 98,877 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 98,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper diff support (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper diff support (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 97,216 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 97,186 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 96,131 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,333 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 95,333 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 94,193 miles

handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Apr 2017 93,369 miles

handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Pass 31 Oct 2015 92,533 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 90,904 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,118 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 89,392 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 88,507 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 88,124 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 88,124 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 88,071 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2007 88,069 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 88,069 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

water getting into fuse box

Pass 1 Sep 2006 88,069 miles

water getting into fuse box

Pass 1 Sep 2005 88,069 miles

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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WHJ 453M is a 1998 Pilgrim Sumo in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Pilgrim Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 11,959 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 WHJ 453M, 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 28 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WHJ 453M is a 1998 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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