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KGK 920Y

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Silver Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,120 mi
Last recorded88,120 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGK 920Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 88,120 miles

Nearside Rear tyre distorted /out of shape.

drivers outer door handle damaged but still operating.

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Pass 10 May 2016 83,171 miles

drivers exterior door handle damaged but still can be operated.

Fail 6 May 2016 83,170 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower panel/cross-member (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

drivers exterior door handle damaged but still can be operated.

Pass 5 May 2015 80,039 miles

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

drivers outer door handle damaged but still operating.

front lower panel/cross-member corroded.

Fail 4 May 2015 80,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers outer door handle damaged but still operating.

front lower panel/cross-member corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 76,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers door handle damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,200 miles

DRIVERS OUTER DOOR HANDLE DAMAGED BUT STILL CAN BE OPERATED.

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE CORRODED IN VARIOUS AREAS.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 72,200 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

DRIVERS OUTER DOOR HANDLE DAMAGED BUT STILL CAN BE OPERATED.

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE CORRODED IN VARIOUS AREAS.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 67,011 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 67,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

drivers outer door handle

offside rear inner sill

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Dec 2010 62,980 miles

front crossmember

nearside sill

Fail 27 Nov 2010 62,927 miles

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

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

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

front crossmember

nearside sill

offside handbrake slightly low

Pass 28 Mar 2009 56,020 miles

front crossmember and both outer door sills going rusty

handbrake travel

old accident damage rear end boot floor and nearside rear quarter panel

slight flexing offside mirror

Pass 29 Mar 2008 51,524 miles

advise accident damage nearside rear

advise handbrake travel

advise nearside rear sill outer

Fail 22 Mar 2008 51,513 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise accident damage nearside rear

advise handbrake travel

advise nearside rear sill outer

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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KGK 920Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Silver with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KGK 920Y, 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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KGK 920Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 31 August 1982.

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