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FCM 669Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,539 mi
Last recorded42,539 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCM 669Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,539 miles

advise notes from test 443624067152 still apply

Fail 13 Jun 2007 42,536 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner 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)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s front and rear chassis legs floor pans and crossmembers and suspension componants all showing signs of heavy corrosion

temporary repairs to badly corroded rear body panels

Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,302 miles

boot lid & body by rear lights badly corroded

under body showing signs of hevey corrosion by suspension mounting points & lower seat belt mounting points

Pass 5 Jul 2005 41,926 miles

under side of car showing signs of heavy corrosion

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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FCM 669Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCM 669Y, 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 FCM 669Y registered?

FCM 669Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 18 March 1983.

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