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BOO 196X

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,962 mi
Last recorded14,962 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOO 196X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 14,962 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 14,962 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,315 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 74,286 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 68,604 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 68,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,007 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 53,421 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 53,421 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 43,914 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,742 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 43,741 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,492 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 43,492 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 43,241 miles

nsr brake starting to bind

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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BOO 196X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BOO 196X, 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 BOO 196X registered?

BOO 196X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 18 February 1982.

Is BOO 196X safe to buy?

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