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A241 OTT

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Gold Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,605 mi
Last recorded54,605 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA241 OTT
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,605 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,606 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 51,421 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,832 miles

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 20 Jul 2013 46,826 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,609 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wax oil to underside

Pass 4 Jun 2011 46,067 miles

slight corrosion to the underside in places

Pass 5 Jun 2010 45,220 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 44,524 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 43,592 miles

lower road springs are fitted

slight corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,704 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,754 miles

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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A241 OTT is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Gold with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A241 OTT, 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 A241 OTT registered?

A241 OTT is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A241 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A241 OTT shows 12 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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