MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,533 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Washer switch stiff
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Washer switch sticky
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Washer switch sticky
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Bonnet stay faulty
Clutch bearing noisy
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Bonnet stay faulty
Clutch bearing noisy
Clutch requires attention
N/s/f brake binding
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Clutch requires attention
N/s/f brake binding
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Clutch noisey and sticking
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering rack noise.
Wiper blades worn
How Reliable is the Pilgrim Bulldog?
Based on 927 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UTG 887S is a 1978 Pilgrim Bulldog in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1978 Pilgrim Bulldog models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 12,232 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 Bulldog fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UTG 887S, 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 48 years old, this Pilgrim Bulldog is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UTG 887S registered?
UTG 887S is a 1978 Pilgrim Bulldog, first registered on 3 March 1978.
Is UTG 887S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UTG 887S shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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