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SMV 415X

1981 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,491 mi
Last recorded78,491 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1981 Triumph Acclaim53,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMV 415X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,491 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)

temp repair only to pin hole o/s/f gaiter

Fail 3 Aug 2011 78,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

temp repair only to pin hole o/s/f gaiter

Pass 9 Aug 2010 75,662 miles

Oil leak

wiper mark front screen meet requirements at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2010 75,657 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 72,980 miles

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

surface corrosion o/s/r inner & outer sill

Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,141 miles

Oil leak

borderline pass low effort n/s/r parking brake

cracking o/s outer cv gaiter

light corrosion o/s and n/s inner sill

slight binding front wheels not showing on rbt

Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,235 miles

Oil leak

heavy surface corrosion starting to appear o/s/r sill & wheel arch will need attention soon

n/s handbrake lazy

Pass 1 Nov 2006 61,147 miles

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

clutch & brake pedal rubbers need replacing soon

Fail 18 Nov 2005 55,110 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre low on 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2005 55,110 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre low on 3mm

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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SMV 415X 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 SMV 415X, 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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SMV 415X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 11 December 1981.

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