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A161 OAA

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,231 mi
Last recorded63,231 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA161 OAA
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,231 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 60,970 miles

all tyres valves slightly cracked

aux belt sqeak

both front and rear coil springs are rusty

both front disc are slightly rusty

both front outer cv gaiters are slightly perished

both outer sills are slightly rusty

chassis are rusty slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2016 60,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

all tyres valves slightly cracked

aux belt sqeak

both front and rear coil springs are rusty

both front disc are slightly rusty

both front outer cv gaiters are slightly perished

both outer sills are slightly rusty

chassis are rusty slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,959 miles

all tyre valves are slightly perished

offside rear floor pan is slightly damaged

pin hole in offside inner c.v boot

slight play/wear in both rear trailing arm bushs

surface corrosion offside door step/sill + both inner and outer sills

suspect water pump noisy/worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,868 miles

battery is insecure

both rear trialing arm bushs are deteriorated and have play

handbrake lever travel is long

offside number plate light is loose, not insecure

oil/grease around offside rack boot and nearside inner c.v boot

pin hole in offside rear outer sill

slight damage to offside rear floor pan

slight play/wear in both engine stabilser mounts

surface corrosion around the offside lower arm mount

surface corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,502 miles

battery is insecure

both rear trailing arm bushs are slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust system is slightly loose

nearside front tyre is persihed

nearside rear tyre is perished and is very close to the limit

offside rear floor pan is slightly damaged

pin holes in offside sill, structually the sill is ok

surface corrosion both inner sills

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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A161 OAA is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 49,754 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 A161 OAA, 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 42 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A161 OAA registered?

A161 OAA is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 12 March 1984.

Is A161 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A161 OAA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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