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B781 WYA

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,134 mi
Last recorded71,134 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB781 WYA
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2011 71,134 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,560 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 70,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,407 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 67,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,646 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,107 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,862 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 55,337 miles

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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B781 WYA is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B781 WYA, 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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What year was B781 WYA registered?

B781 WYA is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 12 September 1984.

Is B781 WYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B781 WYA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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