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GAR 353Y

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

87,437 mi
Last recorded87,437 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAR 353Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2007 87,437 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

slight play in o/s steering rack.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 87,099 miles

front tyres different size to rear

Fail 31 Oct 2006 87,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front tyres different size to rear

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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GAR 353Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 52,399 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 GAR 353Y, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAR 353Y registered?

GAR 353Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 10 November 1982.

Is GAR 353Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAR 353Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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