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ACC 856A

2002 Pilgrim Cobra

Green Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,469 mi
Last recorded9,469 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Pilgrim Cobra7,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 856A
MakePilgrim
ModelCobra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 9,469 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 9,468 miles

Emissions unable to be completed levels not available (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached arm rear bolt insecure/loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 9,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 9,424 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 9,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2015 9,199 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 9,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 8,929 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 8,666 miles

Slight binding in offside front brake

Some noise evident from both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2012 8,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 7,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 6,854 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 3,395 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 3,003 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 3,003 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

possible coolant leaks

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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ACC 856A is a 2002 Pilgrim Cobra in Green with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Pilgrim Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 7,293 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 ACC 856A, 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 24 years old, this Pilgrim Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ACC 856A registered?

ACC 856A is a 2002 Pilgrim Cobra, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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