MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,107 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear hand brake just met limit
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear hand brake just met limit
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)
all underside coated in black protective
underside floor and chassis coated in black protective
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for A131 FPT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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