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A149 HHF

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Silver Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,170 mi
Last recorded55,170 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA149 HHF
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,829 miles

localised corrosion beginning around previous rear sill repairs, both sides

Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,480 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 34,480 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,874 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,023 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 32,812 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 32,812 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 32,677 miles

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

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 HHF is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Silver with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HHF, 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 A149 HHF registered?

A149 HHF is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 9 December 1983.

Is A149 HHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A149 HHF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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