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A79 OEL

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,434 mi
Last recorded81,434 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA79 OEL
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 81,434 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 78,806 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension top mount corroded on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded. not within prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 78,806 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension top mount corroded on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded. not within prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 78,534 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,476 miles

vehicle underside and suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 8 Feb 2011 76,751 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 76,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 74,621 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 74,621 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 74,255 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 74,059 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,097 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 70,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 56,542 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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A79 OEL is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A79 OEL, 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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A79 OEL is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 19 July 1983.

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