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XMV 262Y

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Silver Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,765 mi
Last recorded107,765 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMV 262Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 107,765 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 107,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 102,465 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 102,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 96,795 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 95,296 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 88,871 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 83,051 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,590 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 68,438 miles

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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XMV 262Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Silver with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMV 262Y, 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 XMV 262Y registered?

XMV 262Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 18 November 1982.

Is XMV 262Y safe to buy?

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