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GYB 959Y

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,477 mi
Last recorded79,477 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYB 959Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2012 79,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,477 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,073 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,607 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 78,607 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,158 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 77,751 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 77,751 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 77,339 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 76,951 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 959Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GYB 959Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYB 959Y registered?

GYB 959Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 10 November 1982.

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