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A809 KNX

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,964 mi
Last recorded5,964 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA809 KNX
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 5,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 5,964 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 104,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 107,670 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 92,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

few small areas of corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2017 92,114 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet pipes to master cyclinder (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement steedy bar mount rubber (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhust silencer joint would advise attention (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking perishing (2.4.G.2)

both rear corners of the floor pan corroded slightly

front cross member corroded slightly

front suspension components corroded

parking brake travel

Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,594 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 83,526 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 81,413 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

idle speed slightly high

parking brake travel

slight surface rust starting in floor pan in areas

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,426 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 79,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,467 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 64,872 miles

slight corrosion on offside sill.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 64,746 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,687 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 64,626 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 64,545 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 64,090 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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A809 KNX is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A809 KNX, 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 A809 KNX registered?

A809 KNX is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 8 March 1984.

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