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HDV 991Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Silver Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,641 mi
Last recorded75,641 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDV 991Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 75,641 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 75,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 74,927 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 74,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 74,066 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 74,057 miles

Emissions not tested oil leaking on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 72,336 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 70,792 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2019 69,467 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 69,467 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,446 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,680 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,419 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,111 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,859 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 67,553 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,163 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 66,451 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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HDV 991Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Silver with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HDV 991Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HDV 991Y registered?

HDV 991Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 29 June 1983.

Is HDV 991Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDV 991Y shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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