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ABM 140X

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Blue Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,376 mi
Last recorded90,376 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABM 140X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 90,376 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 90,250 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 84,635 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 84,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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ABM 140X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Blue with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 52,399 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 ABM 140X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABM 140X registered?

ABM 140X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 14 January 1982.

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The MOT history for ABM 140X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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