MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner sill area corroded.
Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear Inner sill area corroded.
both outer sills corroded and looking fragile.
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all tyres deteriorated
front upper valance constructed from wood
no front bumper fitted
unable to open offside rear door
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all tyres deteriorated
front upper valance constructed from wood
no front bumper fitted
unable to open offside rear door
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
other areas of off side and near side sill panels rusting and off side rear lower suspension arm rusting
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Acclaim?
Based on 7,437 MOT tests across 1,142 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A240 PCT is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A240 PCT, 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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A240 PCT is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A240 PCT safe to buy?
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