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SPB 287X

1981 Triumph Acclaim

Gold Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,788 mi
Last recorded13,788 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1981 Triumph Acclaim53,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPB 287X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 13,788 miles

both rear floors rusting.

Fail 27 May 2015 13,778 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear floors rusting.

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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SPB 287X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim in Gold with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SPB 287X, 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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How do I check the history of SPB 287X?

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What year was SPB 287X registered?

SPB 287X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 12 December 1981.

Is SPB 287X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPB 287X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPB 287X have outstanding finance?

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