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A739 FUT

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Blue Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,257 mi
Last recorded89,257 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA739 FUT
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 89,257 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 87,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corroding.

Fail 27 Jun 2022 87,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Underbody corroding.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 86,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 86,266 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 85,473 miles

Both front shocks and springs corroded.

Knocking noise offside front.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corroded.

Pass 16 May 2019 84,136 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Corrosion around nearside rear jacking point.

Offside inner sill corroded.

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,042 miles

Exhaust blow from manifold and back box.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Slight corrosion around nearside rear jacking point.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,942 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 76,899 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,757 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 8 May 2015 68,182 miles

Both rear arches starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,244 miles

Offside sill corroding.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 65,244 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside sill corroding.

Pass 8 May 2013 61,856 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,432 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,767 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,146 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 48,542 miles

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear outer sills.Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear inner sills.Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s.

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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A739 FUT is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Blue with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 54,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A739 FUT, 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 43 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A739 FUT registered?

A739 FUT is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 25 November 1983.

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