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KJD 932X

1981 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,923 mi
Last recorded86,923 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1981 Triumph Acclaim53,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJD 932X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 86,923 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 89,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emissions to be checked again due to exhaust blow

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 88,986 miles

Centre exhaust support mount bracket broken

Fail 26 Nov 2014 88,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust support mount bracket broken

Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,329 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,192 miles

Centre exhaust support mount bracket broken

Fail 19 Nov 2012 86,192 miles

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

Centre exhaust support mount bracket broken

Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,802 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 83,543 miles

Excess corrosion outside prescribed area of offside front top strut mount

Fail 8 Nov 2010 83,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Excess corrosion outside prescribed area of offside front top strut mount

Pass 24 Dec 2009 82,067 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 82,067 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 80,350 miles

nearside and offside outer cv gaiters started to crack.

nearside outer seal started to corrode at rear end around wheel arch.

offside outer and inner seal started to corrode.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 78,428 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 78,428 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 76,445 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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KJD 932X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KJD 932X, 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 KJD 932X registered?

KJD 932X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 23 December 1981.

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