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A147 UFB

1984 Triumph Acclaim

White Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,641 mi
Last recorded41,641 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA147 UFB
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2009 41,641 miles

rear brakes sticking slightly

both outer sills badly corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2009 41,641 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills badly corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,112 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 41,112 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 36,613 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 36,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery secured with metal wire which potentially could short out battery if it moves which could cause fire

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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A147 UFB is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in White with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A147 UFB, 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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A147 UFB is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 11 May 1984.

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