MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear brakes slightly out of balance
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all rear brake pipes difficult to examine for corrosion due to recently applied protective covering
nsr and osr jacking points slightly corroded
os outer sill slightly corroded
rear brakes slightly out of balance
slight corrosion nsr and osr brake pipes
slight corrosion within 30cm of ns and os rear suspension mountings
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
slight corrosion nsr and osr brake pipes
slight corrosion within 30cm of ns and os rear suspension mountings
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
osr service and parking brake efforts lower than nsr
parking brake lever travel getting excessive
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear footbrake has slightly low effect
How Reliable is the Triumph Acclaim?
Based on 7,437 MOT tests across 1,142 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CAV 609Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CAV 609Y, 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 CAV 609Y registered?
CAV 609Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 October 1982.
Is CAV 609Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for CAV 609Y 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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