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A149 FRU

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Gold Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,358 mi
Last recorded2,358 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA149 FRU
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 2,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 2,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 2,227 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 2,164 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 1,945 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 1,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 17,410 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper trim loose

Fail 31 Jan 2018 17,410 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper trim loose

Pass 14 Dec 2016 11,201 miles

Offside Rear bumper trim loose

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 11,200 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear bumper trim loose

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 99,274 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 96,179 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 92,602 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 92,554 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,264 miles

Offside Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,055 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 91,699 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,444 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 90,746 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 89,846 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 88,814 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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A149 FRU is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Gold with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A149 FRU, 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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A149 FRU is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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