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A920 EAP

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,144 mi
Last recorded41,144 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA920 EAP
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2014 41,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,342 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 39,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 38,072 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,143 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,987 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,685 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s outer sill and n/s/r floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,218 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 33,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side floor pan out rigger corroded.

off side front tyre on limit on inner edge of tread.

off side inner and outer sill in very poor c ondition

Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,115 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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A920 EAP is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A920 EAP, 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 A920 EAP registered?

A920 EAP is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A920 EAP safe to buy?

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