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A888 MRH

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

9,494 mi
Last recorded9,494 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA888 MRH
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 May 2022 9,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to jacking point holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded and holed but not with in 30cm of load bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corrosion in areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded in areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front valance attached to front cross member corroded

Pass 26 May 2021 775 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2021 741 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill heavily deteriorated /jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing more than 30cm from suspension or steering (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch more than 30cm from suspension and steering (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 88,126 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 88,125 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside side repeater missing

Pass 11 Feb 2017 71,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edges.

steering lock in-op vehicle pre 1st sept 2001.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 70,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edges.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering lock in-op vehicle pre 1st sept 2001.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,047 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 60,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,824 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 57,780 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,202 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 56,166 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,297 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,387 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,818 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate is starting to show signs of deterioration

Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,785 miles

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,898 miles

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

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

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

rad leaking collant

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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A888 MRH is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A888 MRH, 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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A888 MRH is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 19 August 1983.

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