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RAP 611X

1981 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Triumph Acclaim53,808 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAP 611X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2020

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components+chassis members+sills+panels corroding,oil leaks

Fail 30 Sep 2019 98,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components+chassis members+sills+panels corroding,oil leaks

Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end cover sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front+offside rear tyres wearing on edges getting low on tread

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,oil leaks

Fail 1 Oct 2018 96,143 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end cover sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front+offside rear tyres wearing on edges getting low on tread

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,oil leaks

Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,911 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes slight corroding, oil leaks

suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,362 miles

Engine oil leak noted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 91,328 miles

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

Engine oil leak noted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 88,335 miles

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

Engine oil leak noted

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubber splitting

Pass 7 Oct 2014 86,200 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,011 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,188 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 77,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 74,387 miles

o/s/r tyre slight damage on outer shoulder ok when tested

Fail 13 Oct 2010 74,321 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre slight damage on outer shoulder ok when tested

Pass 15 Oct 2009 71,601 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 68,462 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,478 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 65,439 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 61,819 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 57,698 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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RAP 611X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RAP 611X, 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 RAP 611X registered?

RAP 611X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 2 November 1981.

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