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AVO 63Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,601 mi
Last recorded71,601 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVO 63Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,601 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,976 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F DIP BEAM SLIGHTLY DIM

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,135 miles

FUEL PIPE RUBBING ON SPEEDO CABLE UNDER BONNET

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2011 58,096 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

FUEL PIPE RUBBING ON SPEEDO CABLE UNDER BONNET

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,680 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 56,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,715 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,604 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 54,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,708 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 52,639 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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AVO 63Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AVO 63Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AVO 63Y registered?

AVO 63Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 14 March 1983.

Is AVO 63Y safe to buy?

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