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Q170ANJ

1988 Pilgrim Bulldog

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,385 mi
Last recorded98,385 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog35,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ170ANJ
MakePilgrim
ModelBulldog
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 98,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 98,046 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 97,437 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 96,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 96,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 95,185 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 95,169 miles

Nearside Rear Halfshaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 94,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 94,329 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 93,728 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 93,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,240 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,212 miles

advise nsr axle hub end float

Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,406 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 89,302 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 88,884 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 87,926 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 87,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 86,661 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 86,751 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2007 85,572 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 82,364 miles

How Reliable is the Pilgrim Bulldog?

Based on 927 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
247
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
Stop lamp not working 21
Steering rack gaiter split 20
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 18
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Q170ANJ is a 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 35,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Pilgrim Bulldog fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q170ANJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pilgrim Bulldog typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 38 years old, this Pilgrim Bulldog is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q170ANJ registered?

Q170ANJ is a 1988 Pilgrim Bulldog, first registered on 24 June 1988.

Is Q170ANJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q170ANJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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