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A938 AFG

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,322 mi
Last recorded27,322 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA938 AFG
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 27,322 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 27,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 25,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,916 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 22,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 21,620 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 216,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,277 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,228 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,042 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,590 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 17,427 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 15,984 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 15,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

handbrake high travel

outer sills corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,427 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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A938 AFG is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A938 AFG, 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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What year was A938 AFG registered?

A938 AFG is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A938 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A938 AFG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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