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BLX 693Y

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Gold Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

3,499 mi
Last recorded3,499 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLX 693Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 3,499 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 3,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 1,677 miles

Rear arches corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 101,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on inside of rear wheel arches

offside front headlight on lower limit

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to nearside & offside front & rear floor pans

corrosion to nearside & offside outer & inner sills

heavy corrosion to nearside & offside rear inner wheel arches

offside front headlamp on its lower limit

underside of vechile has been undersealed

Fail 18 Dec 2013 97,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to nearside and offside front and rear floor pans

corrosion to nearside and outside inner and outer sills

heavy corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 2 Dec 2013 97,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to nearside & offside front & rfear floor pans

corrosion to nearside & outside inner & outer sills

heavy coorrosion to nearside & offside rear inner wheel arches

underside of vechile undersealed

Pass 16 Jan 2013 94,349 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 94,349 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 92,294 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 92,294 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 91,095 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2010 89,393 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to fully inspect some prescribed areas front and rear due to being treated with underseal coating

Fail 27 Oct 2008 89,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 86,424 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 86,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 84,121 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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BLX 693Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Gold with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BLX 693Y, 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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BLX 693Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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