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WKM 474X

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Blue Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,708 mi
Last recorded52,708 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKM 474X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,708 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 52,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,268 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 52,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,818 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres in poor condition

sub standard repairs to o/s outer sill

Fail 18 Jun 2007 51,818 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f tyre split on tread

Pass 19 Jun 2006 51,680 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 51,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre split & perrished on tread

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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WKM 474X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Blue with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 WKM 474X, 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 WKM 474X registered?

WKM 474X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 13 April 1982.

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