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A995 WAX

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,195 mi
Last recorded85,195 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA995 WAX
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,195 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 85,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 84,769 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 84,344 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 84,051 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 84,048 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,747 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 83,747 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 81,607 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,994 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

no rear seat belts fitted due to age of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,198 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f valance holed and corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2008 78,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f valance holed and corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 75,820 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to veichle plus various components

Pass 8 Nov 2006 73,822 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 73,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front lower slam panel corroded

n/s/r outter sill corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing play

unable to find rear seat belts as to check

Pass 16 Nov 2005 71,192 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 71,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

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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A995 WAX is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A995 WAX, 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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A995 WAX is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 8 December 1983.

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