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A323 EPL

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,381 mi
Last recorded31,381 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA323 EPL
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,381 miles

corrosion front lower part of bumper

excessive corrosion rear of chassis

slight oil found

note repair to n/s f section of chassis within 30cm of main structure

note under sealing to o/s and n/s f of chassis

Fail 10 Nov 2012 31,381 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion front lower part of bumper

excessive corrosion rear of chassis

no rear seats fitted

slight oil found

Pass 13 May 2011 29,582 miles

o/s/r/ tyre as slight cracks,n/s/ wiper blade as slight split.

Pass 14 May 2010 28,787 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 28,787 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front reg platw as a slight crack.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,885 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,978 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 21,793 miles

nearside rear upper suspension mounting,showing signs of corrosion,not failable at time of test †

Fail 4 Dec 2006 21,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear upper suspention mounting showing sign of corrosion,not failable at time of mot test †

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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A323 EPL is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A323 EPL, 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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A323 EPL is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 13 January 1984.

Is A323 EPL safe to buy?

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