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A240 PCT

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,381 mi
Last recorded96,381 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA240 PCT
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 96,381 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 96,381 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,636 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill area corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2017 79,636 miles

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.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,424 miles

both outer sills corroded and looking fragile.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,988 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 62,926 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,267 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 48,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,521 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,878 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 26,855 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,420 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,126 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,885 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 25,885 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,530 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 25,383 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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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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What year was A240 PCT registered?

A240 PCT is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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