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HHK 529Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,758 mi
Last recorded55,758 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHK 529Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2011 55,758 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,659 miles

CORROSION INNER/OUTER SILLS,FLOORS,INNER WINGS.

EXCESSIVE CORROSION O/S/F FLOOR AND INNER WING.

EXCESSIVE CORROSION REAR OUTER/INNER SILLS,AND WINGS.

HEADLIGHTS SLIGHTLY DIM.

N/S/F TYRE;PUNTURED AND BADLY PERISHED.

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING.

O/S/F BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT.

O/S/F TYRE;APPROACHING LIMIT INNER EDGE.

PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 54,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

CORROSION INNER/OUTER SILLS,FLOORS,INNER WINGS.

EXCESSIVE CORROSION O/S/F FLOOR AND INNER WING.

N/S/F TYRE;PUNTURED AND BADLY PERISHED.

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING.

O/S/F BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT.

O/S/F TYRE;APPROACHING LIMIT INNER EDGE.

PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,594 miles

front pads wearing thin

o/s headlamp temp repair

underside corroded, not holed

Pass 15 Feb 2008 52,562 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 51,455 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,833 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 49,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside 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)

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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HHK 529Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HHK 529Y, 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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HHK 529Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 20 January 1983.

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