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TAV 527X

1981 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,700 mi
Last recorded64,700 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1981 Triumph Acclaim53,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAV 527X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 64,700 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 64,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 61,907 miles

Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip not fitted (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 54,950 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 52,468 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,682 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 48,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,812 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,585 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,226 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,078 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,904 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,182 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,638 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,725 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,140 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 41,596 miles

rear foot and hand brake effort bit low nearside rear

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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TAV 527X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TAV 527X, 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 TAV 527X registered?

TAV 527X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 16 October 1981.

Is TAV 527X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAV 527X shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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