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A135 CPM

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Silver Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

10,302 mi
Last recorded10,302 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA135 CPM
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 10,302 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 10,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 4,936 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 1,929 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 216 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 96,635 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightley

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,932 miles

Rear shock absorbers not damping properly advise new

Fail 5 Sep 2016 95,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear shock absorbers not damping properly advise new

Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,536 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,678 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 90,849 miles

slight smoke haze

Pass 6 Sep 2012 89,570 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 82,426 miles

nearside rear handbrake reading low advise check

Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,353 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,961 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 53,018 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,834 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,007 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 48,508 miles

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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A135 CPM is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Silver with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A135 CPM, 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 A135 CPM registered?

A135 CPM is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A135 CPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A135 CPM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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