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HVE 3Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Brown Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,157 mi
Last recorded89,157 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVE 3Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 89,157 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 89,121 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,006 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,904 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,653 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,471 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,590 miles

o/s and n/s/r sills tender

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,835 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,642 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,139 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,840 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 81,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 79,001 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 78,996 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,586 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,081 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine coolant leak in engine bay

front wiper blades slightly worn

slight rear brake bind on o/s/r

Fail 29 Apr 2010 73,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine coolant leak in engine bay

front wiper blades slightly worn

slight rear brake bind on o/s/r

Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,062 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,909 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 71,903 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 69,143 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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HVE 3Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Brown 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 HVE 3Y, 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 HVE 3Y registered?

HVE 3Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 31 May 1983.

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