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B528 DMW

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,788 mi
Last recorded76,788 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB528 DMW
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 76,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 75,720 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 74,283 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 72,853 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,471 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,632 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,735 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 67,151 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,563 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,992 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,864 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,145 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 61,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,678 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,122 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 58,120 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,876 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,691 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,884 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 46,883 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,681 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,256 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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B528 DMW is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 B528 DMW, 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 B528 DMW registered?

B528 DMW is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B528 DMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B528 DMW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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