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CRN 687Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,550 mi
Last recorded69,550 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRN 687Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 69,550 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,558 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 67,118 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 65,864 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 64,265 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,864 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,542 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 59,379 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 58,846 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 58,461 miles

slight oil leak

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 5 May 2015 58,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,449 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,889 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,712 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,663 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,640 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 55,601 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 55,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2007 54,086 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 52,275 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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CRN 687Y 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 90%.

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 CRN 687Y, 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 CRN 687Y registered?

CRN 687Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 24 March 1983.

Is CRN 687Y safe to buy?

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