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EDM 171X

1981 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,740 mi
Last recorded81,740 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Acclaim53,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDM 171X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 81,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,574 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 74,711 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear roof has body filler cannot inspect fully to see if it has been welded

Offside Rear sill has body filler not able to inspect if it has been welded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 74,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb not correctly positioned (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear roof has body filler cannot inspect fully to see if it has been welded

Offside Rear sill has body filler not able to inspect if it has been welded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,512 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,758 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 60,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,021 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 52,555 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 52,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,727 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,128 miles

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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EDM 171X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EDM 171X, 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 EDM 171X registered?

EDM 171X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 9 November 1981.

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