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MFL 500P

1976 Pilgrim Sumo

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,404 mi
Last recorded4,404 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFL 500P
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 4,404 miles

Drivers seat mounting points moved and previous holes appear badly damaged and are in a close proximatry to the new mounting points.

Exhaust system fouls on chassis on both nearsie and offside

Front bumper bolts only finger tight.

Fuel tank bolts loose , but tank secure.

Offside rear suspension arm bolts do not reach locking point of the nuts.

Strong fuel smell in the boot area

Fail 27 Jun 2014 4,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Drivers seat mounting points moved and previous holes appear badly damaged and are in a close proximatry to the new mounting points.

Exhaust system fouls on chassis on both nearsie and offside

Front bumper bolts only finger tight.

Fuel tank bolts loose , but tank secure.

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside rear suspension arm bolts do not reach locking point of the nuts.

Strong fuel smell in the boot area

Pass 22 Apr 2013 3,992 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 3,992 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 3,322 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 2,631 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 May 2008 1,754 miles

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

front wheel aglinment out

Pass 8 May 2007 105 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 May 2007 89 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Seatbelt stalks only mounted to fibreglass bodywork

offside coil spring fouling upper suspension arm at full travel

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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MFL 500P is a 1976 Pilgrim Sumo in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFL 500P, 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 50 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MFL 500P registered?

MFL 500P is a 1976 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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