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FNO 801Y

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Blue Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,944 mi
Last recorded88,944 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNO 801Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2012 88,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Oct 2011 85,437 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 85,437 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,588 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 82,542 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 77,140 miles

O/s/r outter sill has a poor repair

Fail 27 Oct 2009 77,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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)

O/s/r outter sill has a poor repair

Pass 24 Oct 2008 71,286 miles

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

poor repair to offside sill

Fail 22 Oct 2008 71,282 miles

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

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,769 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,812 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 59,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 52,928 miles

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

Front number plate in poor condition.

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

Some corrosion forming on both sills and offside front floor pan.

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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FNO 801Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Blue with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FNO 801Y, 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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FNO 801Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 27 August 1982.

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