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A253 VGK

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Blue Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,949 mi
Last recorded53,949 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA253 VGK
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,949 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 53,949 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front numberplate deteriorating

Fail 8 Mar 2007 53,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 47,891 miles

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

slight steering pull to nearside

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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A253 VGK is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Blue with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A253 VGK, 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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How do I check the history of A253 VGK?

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What year was A253 VGK registered?

A253 VGK is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 13 March 1984.

Is A253 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A253 VGK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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