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EWK 811Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,881 mi
Last recorded75,881 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWK 811Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 75,881 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 75,881 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,343 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 75,327 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 74,940 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 74,958 miles

Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,468 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 74,466 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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,908 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 73,737 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 73,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 73,560 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 73,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,327 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 73,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,122 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 73,120 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 72,857 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 72,580 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 72,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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EWK 811Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EWK 811Y, 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 EWK 811Y registered?

EWK 811Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 May 1983.

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