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A309 OPP

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Silver Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,920 mi
Last recorded71,920 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA309 OPP
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,920 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 11 Jan 2018 71,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,323 miles

Corrosion to N/S/R suspension turret

Front panel corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,524 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis and rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,907 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,810 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,112 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 58,100 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,009 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,785 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 47,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,958 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,679 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,761 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 40,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A309 OPP is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Silver with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A309 OPP, 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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A309 OPP is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 29 November 1983.

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