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EOJ 428V

1980 Pilgrim Cobra

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

15 mi
Last recorded15 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Pilgrim Cobra14,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOJ 428V
MakePilgrim
ModelCobra
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 15 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 11,764 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 10,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 10,247 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 10,219 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 10,152 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 10,147 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 9,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 9,552 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 9,046 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 26 May 2015 8,494 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 8,367 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 8,363 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 8,185 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 8,060 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 8,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 7,737 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 7,731 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 7,703 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 7,527 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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EOJ 428V is a 1980 Pilgrim Cobra in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1980 Pilgrim Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 14,654 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 EOJ 428V, 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 46 years old, this Pilgrim Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EOJ 428V registered?

EOJ 428V is a 1980 Pilgrim Cobra, first registered on 12 March 1980.

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