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RMY 399X

1981 Triumph Acclaim

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,186 mi
Last recorded46,186 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1981 Triumph Acclaim53,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMY 399X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 46,186 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 45,556 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 44,703 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 43,691 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 31 Jul 2020 43,683 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,426 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,101 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 37,707 miles

all tyres have sidewall to tread cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2016 37,707 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres have sidewall to tread cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2015 35,794 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 34,595 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,557 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,285 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 30,458 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,487 miles

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

slight imbalance in rear service brakes/ovality

Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,605 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,733 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,904 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 26,081 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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RMY 399X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RMY 399X, 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 RMY 399X registered?

RMY 399X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is RMY 399X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMY 399X shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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