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UTA 907X

1981 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,758 mi
Last recorded91,758 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Acclaim53,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTA 907X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 91,758 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded breather fuel pipe corroded ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 89,867 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 88,141 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 88,136 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 86,186 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 84,914 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 84,911 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken,no gasses emitting from tailpipe (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 83,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front bbj rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 83,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front bbj rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 81,568 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 78,378 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 78,372 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,775 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,087 miles

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

slight play in both sides rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,935 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,161 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 42,175 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 41,254 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,622 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 39,622 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 36,575 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 36,572 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

advice o/s head lamp beam pattern weak

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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UTA 907X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UTA 907X, 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 UTA 907X registered?

UTA 907X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 11 November 1981.

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The MOT history for UTA 907X shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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