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GKA 12Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,098 mi
Last recorded54,098 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKA 12Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,098 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 54,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres starting to perish and split

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

tyres starting to perish and split

Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,588 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2011 48,587 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,542 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight corrosion to offside sill area.

Slight scoffing to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 45,541 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight corrosion to offside sill area.

Slight scoffing to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,065 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 43,064 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,836 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

outer sills corroding

tyres starting to perish and split

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,856 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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GKA 12Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GKA 12Y, 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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GKA 12Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 16 May 1983.

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