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AVW 736X

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,930 mi
Last recorded55,930 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVW 736X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,930 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

o/s/f outer door handle damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2008 49,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

o/s/f outer door handle damaged but still can be opened

Pass 13 Nov 2007 45,317 miles

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

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

general surface corrosion to supension components and front valance

Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,327 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 43,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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AVW 736X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AVW 736X, 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.

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What year was AVW 736X registered?

AVW 736X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 8 January 1982.

Is AVW 736X safe to buy?

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