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DFJ 904Y

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Gold Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

60,431 mi
Last recorded60,431 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFJ 904Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,431 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 60,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 60,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST RUSTY

OIL LEAKING FROM FILTER

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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DFJ 904Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Gold with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 DFJ 904Y, 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 DFJ 904Y registered?

DFJ 904Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 7 December 1982.

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