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FEV 436Y

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,084 mi
Last recorded78,084 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEV 436Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2012 78,084 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,084 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,789 miles

left hand rear floor starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,458 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 58,458 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,131 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,472 miles

n/s front tyre has outer wall damage

Fail 7 Oct 2008 55,472 miles

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

n/s front tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,950 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,984 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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FEV 436Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FEV 436Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FEV 436Y?

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What year was FEV 436Y registered?

FEV 436Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 27 August 1982.

Is FEV 436Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEV 436Y shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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