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A349 RBM

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,153 mi
Last recorded89,153 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA349 RBM
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 89,153 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 89,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,501 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 87,501 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center seat belt mount prescribed area (inner sill) (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General body rusty and damaged

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 84,112 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General body rusty and damaged

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 83,253 miles

both front tyres are deteriorated on walls

corrosion at rear of car, not a prescribed area

corrosion bottom of offside front wing

corrosion nearside rear inner arch, not in a prescribed area

due to manufactures specifications, rear fog lamp does not work when main beam is on

nearside rear brake back plate is rusty

slight leak from center exhaust joint

surface corrosion offside outer sill, front and rear wheel arches

surface corrosion: offside front floor pan, and both inner sills

Fail 14 Nov 2015 83,253 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp between main beam and rear fog light have interference (1.3.2f)

both front tyres are deteriorated on walls

corrosion at rear of car, not a prescribed area

corrosion bottom of offside front wing

corrosion nearside rear inner arch, not in a prescribed area

nearside rear brake back plate is rusty

slight leak from center exhaust joint

surface corrosion offside outer sill, front and rear wheel arches

surface corrosion: offside front floor pan, and both inner sills

Fail 12 Jul 2014 83,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

both rear coil springs are rusty

corrosion at bottom offside front wing

corrosion nearside rear inner arch. not in a prescribed area

corrosion nearside rear quater inside and out

nearside rear brake back plate is rusty

oil leak/s

slight leak from centre exhaust section

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,702 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 82,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,850 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 79,850 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,515 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 79,389 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 79,315 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,172 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 78,876 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 78,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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A349 RBM is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A349 RBM, 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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A349 RBM is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 7 March 1984.

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