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A325 UOM

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,779 mi
Last recorded82,779 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA325 UOM
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 82,779 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced see inner and outer sills, inner step area(s), inner arch area(s). (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 82,746 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner cv boots ripped and split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides chassis under footwell holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides rear backing sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides rear outer sills holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside and nearside rear front inner wheel arches holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed major cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2015 82,702 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 81,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 81,000 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both outer sills surface corrosion

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,032 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 68,394 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,477 miles

both outer sills starting to rust

Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,871 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 50,499 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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A325 UOM is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A325 UOM, 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 A325 UOM registered?

A325 UOM is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A325 UOM safe to buy?

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