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A714 GAP

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,241 mi
Last recorded3,241 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA714 GAP
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 3,241 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 99,681 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 99,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 99,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front number plate has slight damage

Front valve stems slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 91,652 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 79,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 78,780 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 76,339 miles

Offside outer sill and step corroding

Pass 20 May 2009 75,717 miles

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

nearside front floor corroding

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 6 May 2008 73,904 miles

N/S FRONT FLOOR CORRODING

N/S WIPER BLADE

O/S HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW EFFORT

O/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

Pass 15 May 2007 73,447 miles

N/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING

O/S OUTER SILL AND SILL BACKING PANEL AND N/S FRONT FLOOR CORRODING

Pass 10 May 2006 72,550 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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A714 GAP is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1984 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 49,754 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 A714 GAP, 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 42 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A714 GAP is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 10 April 1984.

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