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A344 OAR

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Blue Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,369 mi
Last recorded50,369 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA344 OAR
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,369 miles

damage to n/s front and rear bumper

n/s rear wheel arch repaired from inside

Fail 17 Jan 2011 50,368 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

damage to n/s front and rear bumper

n/s rear wheel arch repaired from inside

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wheel arch's rusty / both outer sills at rear repaired and going rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear side wings going rusty / centre floor by seat belt anchor going rusty / slight corrosion to n/s rear arch in boot / starting to corrode under n/s rear wheel arch

Fail 23 Jan 2009 49,688 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear side wings going rusty / centre floor by seat belt anchor going rusty / slight corrosion to n/s rear arch in boot / starting to corrode under n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,315 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 49,305 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

damage to front and rear bumper

Fail 25 Jan 2007 48,840 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,840 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2006 48,184 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

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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A344 OAR is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Blue with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A344 OAR, 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 A344 OAR registered?

A344 OAR is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 8 November 1983.

Is A344 OAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A344 OAR shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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