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DGH 345X

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Gold Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

88,637 mi
Last recorded88,637 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGH 345X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2009 88,637 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both hand brake lever arm return springs loose

corrosion in both sides rear inner flitch boot areas

Pass 31 Jan 2008 87,348 miles

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

slight corrosion in lower area of o/s/r door.

slight discolouring in both headlight reflectors

slight wear in wiper linkage

Fail 31 Jan 2008 87,348 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight corrosion in lower area of o/s/r door.

slight discolouring in both headlight reflectors

slight wear in wiper linkage

Pass 25 Jan 2007 85,846 miles

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

slight corrosion in o/s/r door panel + o/s/r outer sill

slight discolouring in both head light units

Fail 25 Jan 2007 85,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight corrosion in o/s/r door panel + o/s/r outer sill

slight discolouring in both head light units

Pass 25 Jan 2006 84,394 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 84,394 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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DGH 345X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Gold with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 DGH 345X, 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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DGH 345X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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