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UPL 500X

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Gold Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,799 mi
Last recorded59,799 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPL 500X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 59,799 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,544 miles

ADVISE[ front offside steering arm.

ADVISE[ nearside and offside inner and outer sills.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,025 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 57,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 56,092 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface rust on inner and outer sills and underneath

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,092 miles

surface rust on inner and outer sills and underneath

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,555 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 50,555 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

alternator belt lose

Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,130 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,144 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 38,880 miles

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

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

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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UPL 500X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Gold with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 52,399 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 UPL 500X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UPL 500X registered?

UPL 500X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 2 July 1982.

Is UPL 500X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPL 500X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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