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XVG 940X

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

19,187 mi
Last recorded19,187 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVG 940X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 19,187 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 19,185 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 19,185 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 19,171 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 19,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 19,165 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 19,165 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 19,163 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,153 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 19,143 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 19,141 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,114 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,112 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 20,975 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 20,975 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 19,052 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 19,052 miles

Nearside Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 18,985 miles

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

both rear wheel arches have excessive corrosion but outside of prescribed area & no sharp edges

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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XVG 940X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XVG 940X, 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 XVG 940X registered?

XVG 940X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 18 February 1982.

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