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HGS 641Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Silver Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,087 mi
Last recorded80,087 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGS 641Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2009 80,087 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 78,385 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 78,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 74,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 70,631 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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HGS 641Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Silver with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HGS 641Y, 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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What year was HGS 641Y registered?

HGS 641Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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