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A239 WVP

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,602 mi
Last recorded77,602 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA239 WVP
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,602 miles

fuel filter at rear becoming insecure

o/s outer sill becoming corroded

o/s rear wheel arch corroding

slight exhaust leak from rear join

Fail 23 Apr 2012 77,599 miles

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

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

fuel filter at rear becoming insecure

o/s outer sill becoming corroded

o/s rear wheel arch corroding

slight exhaust leak from rear join

Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,581 miles

offside sill becoming weak

rear arches becoming corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 77,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside 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)

offside sill becoming weak

rear arches becoming corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,216 miles

exhaust blowing

rear seat belts have been removed

Fail 10 Apr 2010 76,133 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

exhaust blowing on joint

Pass 18 Apr 2009 74,113 miles

o/s outer sill lower edges advance corrsion + becoming weak

Fail 18 Apr 2009 74,113 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s outer sill lower edges advance corrsion + becoming weak

Pass 26 Apr 2008 71,348 miles

o/s front floor corroded

o/s outer sill becoming corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2008 71,341 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s front floor corroding

o/s outer sill corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2007 66,989 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 66,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s front tyre near limit

o/s lower sill edge showing corrsion

Pass 15 Apr 2006 62,881 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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A239 WVP is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 A239 WVP, 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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A239 WVP is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 24 January 1984.

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