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A946 RFE

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,941 mi
Last recorded63,941 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA946 RFE
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,941 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,660 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 60,482 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,428 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,630 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 58,629 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 57,707 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,074 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 56,074 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 54,359 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,391 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 51,040 miles

nearside and offside rear lower part of wings corroded holed not effecting streanth of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,326 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 49,326 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 47,370 miles

Nearside rear outer sill has surface corrosion.

Fail 3 Jul 2008 47,370 miles

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

Nearside rear outer sill has surface corrosion.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,844 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 44,844 miles

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

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

Off side rear tyre perishing.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 42,556 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 42,556 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A946 RFE is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A946 RFE, 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 A946 RFE registered?

A946 RFE is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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