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LOL 627X

1981 Pilgrim Cobra

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,381 mi
Last recorded1,381 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOL 627X
MakePilgrim
ModelCobra
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 1,381 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 1,183 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 971 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 463 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2021 3 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 20,415 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 20,152 miles

Coolant leak radiator drain tap ()

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 20,142 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Coolant leak radiator drain tap ()

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,018 miles

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

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

front wheels close to fouling on full lock

Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,669 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 19,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 18,830 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 18,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2013 18,818 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 18,818 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 18,818 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2010 18,818 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,818 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 18,419 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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LOL 627X is a 1981 Pilgrim Cobra in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LOL 627X, 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 45 years old, this Pilgrim Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LOL 627X is a 1981 Pilgrim Cobra, first registered on 11 August 1981.

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