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A847 STP

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,282 mi
Last recorded19,282 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA847 STP
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 19,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 18,486 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 17,102 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 15,568 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 14,462 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 14,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 13,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 11,918 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 9,919 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 8,839 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 7,333 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 4,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 4,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 767 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 97,358 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 94,043 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 92,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 92,711 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 92,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 91,181 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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A847 STP is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A847 STP, 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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A847 STP is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 9 April 1984.

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