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A86 LDH

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Blue Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,490 mi
Last recorded50,490 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA86 LDH
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 50,490 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 50,490 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wing x3 places (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 42,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 42,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 25,264 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front chassis slight corrosion / and inner chsssis leg

rear chassis corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 25,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Fail 1 Nov 2018 25,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension arm mounting heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front inner upper whell arch hole not 30cm from any steering or suspenion components

o/s/f lower inner sill and n/s/f lower inner sill corroded

rear chassis corroded in vairous places

Pass 18 Oct 2017 8,972 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 8,972 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 2,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front valance corroded no sharp edges though.

advise o/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/f wheel arches corroded no sharp edges though.

Fail 2 Jan 2016 2,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/inner sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front valance corroded no sharp edges though.

advise o/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/f wheel arches corroded no sharp edges though.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,554 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion around wheel arches & o/s/r outer sill corroding

Fail 3 Jan 2015 90,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion around wheel arches & o/s/r outer sill corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,464 miles

Corrosion forming to brake servo.

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak around rocker gasket area.

Oil leak underneath around bell housing area.

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

Slight blow from front section of exhaust.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,403 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion on arches and sills.

small oil leak,

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,174 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,271 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,230 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,105 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,676 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,429 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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A86 LDH is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Blue with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A86 LDH, 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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A86 LDH is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 5 April 1984.

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