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KCG 579Y

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,564 mi
Last recorded92,564 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCG 579Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 92,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 85,681 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,365 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2012 83,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

off side rear floor slightly corroded

off side rear inner vallance corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 78,961 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 78,961 miles

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

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

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 22 Sep 2010 74,683 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 74,572 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 70,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 64,571 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,779 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 59,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,289 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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KCG 579Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KCG 579Y, 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.

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KCG 579Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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