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DLG 752X

1981 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,174 mi
Last recorded1,174 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1981 Triumph Acclaim53,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLG 752X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 1,174 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 1,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 96,772 miles

corrosion appearing to nearside rear inner wheel arch panel

corrosion appearing to offside front bulkhead

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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DLG 752X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 53,808 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 DLG 752X, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLG 752X registered?

DLG 752X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 12 November 1981.

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The MOT history for DLG 752X shows 3 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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