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A122 RFL

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Blue Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,914 mi
Last recorded39,914 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA122 RFL
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 39,914 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 6 Jan 2018 39,837 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 4 Jan 2018 39,823 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,759 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 9 Jan 2016 39,663 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 8 Jan 2016 39,654 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 20 Dec 2014 39,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body & body underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 12 Jan 2013 39,165 miles

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2012 38,963 miles

general underside surface corrosion

surface corrosion on sills

Pass 19 Feb 2011 38,749 miles

general underside surface corrosion

surface corrosion on both sills

Pass 13 Feb 2010 38,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,247 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places (previous welding been carried out)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 38,008 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

indicators flash slightly faster than normal

smokey exhaust

Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,796 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 37,786 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 37,591 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

coolant leaking

heavy surface corrosion throughout some advanced

Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,591 miles

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

coolant leaking

heavy surface corrosion throughout some advanced

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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A122 RFL is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Blue with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1984 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 49,754 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 A122 RFL, 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 42 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A122 RFL registered?

A122 RFL is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A122 RFL safe to buy?

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