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A414 VMB

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

57,655 mi
Last recorded57,655 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA414 VMB
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 57,655 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 57,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 57,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 57,613 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,670 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 54,670 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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A414 VMB is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 A414 VMB, 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 A414 VMB registered?

A414 VMB is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 2 April 1984.

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