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ECX 483Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,601 mi
Last recorded49,601 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECX 483Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 49,601 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 49,596 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 41,502 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 36,497 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 35,297 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,657 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 33,605 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Feb 2016 33,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,184 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,685 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,448 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ECX 483Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ECX 483Y, 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 ECX 483Y registered?

ECX 483Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 25 March 1983.

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