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A908 YGM

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,871 mi
Last recorded44,871 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA908 YGM
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 44,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body and suspension corrosion

sills corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 44,815 miles

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

general under body corrosion and suspension corrosion

n/s front bumper damaged

n/s o/s outer sills corroded

o/s and n/s wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,766 miles

corrosion n/s o/s rear wheel arches

corrosion on general suspension components

corrosion on n/s o/s outer sills

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2019 44,479 miles

Corrosion & repairs to both sides outer sills

Corrosion to rear wings & wheel arches

Corrosion to some suspension components

Corrosion to undercarriage & components

Damage to bumpers

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,146 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Corrosion and repairs to both sides rear outer & closing sills

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches & osr quarter panel

Corrosion to some suspension components

Corrosion to undercarriage and components

Damage to bumpers & bodywork

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nsf tyre wearing low and cracked

Nsr handbrake linkage seized

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front bumpers damaged

corrosion & repairs to both outer sills

corrosion to bodywork

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & components

nsr handbrake linkage seized

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,495 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both bumpers damaged

corrosion & repairs to osr outer sill & closing sill

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

Fail 8 Mar 2016 43,495 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both bumpers damaged

corrosion & repairs to osr outer sill & closing sill

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

Pass 14 Mar 2015 42,739 miles

damage to both bumpers

nearside rear closing sill heavily corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2014 41,372 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both bumpers damaged

corrosion & repairs to osr outer & closing sills

corrosion at brake servo

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to nsr outer & closing sills

corrosion to osr panel

corrosion to suspension components

radiator in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,372 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both bumpers damaged

corrosion & repairs to osr outer & closing sills

corrosion at brake servo

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to nsr outer & closing sills

corrosion to osr panel

corrosion to suspension components

radiator in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,309 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion & repairs to os outer sill

corrosion to bodywork & ns outer sill

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage

damage to bodywork & bumpers

radiator in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,222 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 39,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both bumpers damaged

corrosion to both rear closing sills

dent in bonnet

nsr outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,503 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both bumpers damaged & slight corrosion to boot lid

corrosion & repairs to osr outer sill

corrosion to both rear closing sills

corrosion to nsr outer sill

osf inner cv gaiter split & leaking

radiator in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,980 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion & repairs to osr outer sill

corrosion to nsr outer & closing sill

corrosion to some body panels

damage to bumpers

radiator in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,096 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both bumpers damaged

corrosion to osr lower wing

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osf outer cv gaitor leaking grease

osr outer sill corroded & repaired

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,768 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osr outer sill repaired

rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,245 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 28,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both rear closing sills

Pass 6 Feb 2006 25,199 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

os rear view mirror loose †corrosion to osr outer sill †ns windscreen washer poor

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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A908 YGM is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 A908 YGM, 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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A908 YGM is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 26 September 1983.

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