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LFM 859Y

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Silver Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,555 mi
Last recorded31,555 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 859Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 31,555 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 31,474 miles

all tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,334 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,220 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Aug 2016 31,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (2.4.A.3)

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,021 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,872 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,695 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 30,695 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,520 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,182 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 30,181 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,980 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,743 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,556 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,330 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 29,095 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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LFM 859Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Silver with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LFM 859Y, 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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What year was LFM 859Y registered?

LFM 859Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 24 September 1982.

Is LFM 859Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFM 859Y shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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