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BRN 992Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Gold Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,942 mi
Last recorded49,942 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 992Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 49,942 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 49,890 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 49,173 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 46,620 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 44,904 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 40,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 40,756 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 36,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 31,494 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 27,184 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 23,349 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 21,567 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,413 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,211 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 16,157 miles

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

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

Very bad oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Oct 2010 15,748 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 15,427 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,128 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 15,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,750 miles

Slight engine missfire + noise off engine

Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,268 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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BRN 992Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Gold with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BRN 992Y, 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 BRN 992Y registered?

BRN 992Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 18 February 1983.

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