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A131 FPT

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,107 mi
Last recorded40,107 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA131 FPT
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 40,107 miles

Rear hand brake just met limit

Fail 11 Jun 2022 40,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear hand brake just met limit

Pass 10 Jun 2021 39,496 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 38,224 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 36,102 miles

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

Offside Rear excessive cracks in the tyre

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2017 35,517 miles

all underside coated in black protective

Pass 27 Jun 2015 35,525 miles

underside floor and chassis coated in black protective

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,227 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front lower suspension arm corroded

both front suspension struts corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

offside rear lower arm suspesion bushes deteriated

Fail 16 Sep 2013 35,227 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all coil springs corroded

both front lower suspension arm corroded

both front suspension struts corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

offside rear lower arm suspesion bushes deteriated

Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle heavily coated in underseal

How Reliable is the Triumph Acclaim?

Based on 7,437 MOT tests across 1,142 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
1,003
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,357
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 267
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
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A131 FPT is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 54,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Acclaim fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A131 FPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Acclaim typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A131 FPT registered?

A131 FPT is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 18 August 1983.

Is A131 FPT safe to buy?

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