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PWV 797X

1981 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,338 mi
Last recorded73,338 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1981 Triumph Acclaim53,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWV 797X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 73,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

accident damage to nearside rear floor.

nearside rear chassis box section bent,accident damage.

offside rear brake hose poorly fitted and held in place with cable ties.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 73,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

accident damage to nearside rear floor.

nearside rear chassis box section bent,accident damage.

offside rear brake hose poorly fitted and held in place with cable ties.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,070 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 73,070 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,344 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,638 miles

horn poor

rear tyres showing signs of cracking around side walls

Fail 24 Sep 2009 70,638 miles

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

horn poor

rear tyres showing signs of cracking around side walls

Pass 27 May 2008 68,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 67,114 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 65,646 miles

spare tyre defective

wipers poor

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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PWV 797X is a 1981 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 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 PWV 797X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PWV 797X registered?

PWV 797X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 5 October 1981.

Is PWV 797X safe to buy?

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