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GYB 790Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,038 mi
Last recorded40,038 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYB 790Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 40,038 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 39,632 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 39,333 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 38,904 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,599 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 38,594 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 38,200 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,801 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,932 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 36,943 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,717 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 36,717 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,768 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 35,764 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 35,044 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front floor pan corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,044 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front floor pan corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,018 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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GYB 790Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GYB 790Y, 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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GYB 790Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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