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XWY 540X

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Gold Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,786 mi
Last recorded46,786 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWY 540X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,980 miles

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

o/s/f part of door release lever broken foo but still able to open

Fail 16 Feb 2010 43,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f part of door release lever broken foo but still able to open

Pass 6 Feb 2009 38,775 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,293 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers door handle broken

Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,728 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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XWY 540X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Gold with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XWY 540X, 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 XWY 540X registered?

XWY 540X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 10 February 1982.

Is XWY 540X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWY 540X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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