MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Triumph Acclaim?
Based on 7,437 MOT tests across 1,142 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EDM 171X safe to buy?
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