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A817 DTO

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,731 mi
Last recorded71,731 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA817 DTO
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,731 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 71,675 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,176 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 58,808 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 51,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking inner sidewall

Fail 13 Oct 2009 51,149 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking inner sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,392 miles

offside rear inner lower wing corroded & holed

Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,145 miles

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

offside rear inner lower wing corroded & holed

Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,793 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 46,373 miles

both wiper rubbers split

Fail 11 Oct 2005 46,373 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper rubbers split

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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A817 DTO is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A817 DTO, 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 A817 DTO registered?

A817 DTO is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A817 DTO safe to buy?

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