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A735 VMA

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Gold Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,204 mi
Last recorded6,204 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA735 VMA
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 6,204 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 6,058 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 1,730 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corossion wheel arches sills and underbody

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 20 Feb 2009 97,047 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 96,884 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 92,452 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 92,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 87,477 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 87,467 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 79,665 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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A735 VMA is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Gold with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A735 VMA, 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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A735 VMA is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 21 March 1984.

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