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DFC 574Y

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,374 mi
Last recorded97,374 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFC 574Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 97,374 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/r wheel arch fillered

Fail 6 Oct 2008 97,360 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/r wheel arch fillered

Pass 16 Oct 2007 95,697 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

n/s/f c.v boot cable tied on

under body, cross member and body corroded

wiper switch sticky

Fail 9 Oct 2007 95,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

n/s/f c.v boot cable tied on

under body, cross member and body corroded

wiper switch sticky

Pass 10 Oct 2006 92,943 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

handbrake slightly low effort

underside, sills amd wheel arches corroded

wipers only work on intermitant

Pass 25 Oct 2005 90,177 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 90,063 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DFC 574Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DFC 574Y, 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 DFC 574Y registered?

DFC 574Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 16 November 1982.

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