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NDW 998X

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,987 mi
Last recorded49,987 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDW 998X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 49,987 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 49,685 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 49,306 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,896 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,886 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 47,335 miles

rear fuel pipe very close to rubbing on n/s suspension arm

Fail 7 Aug 2015 47,327 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear fuel pipe very close to rubbing on n/s suspension arm

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,199 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 47,196 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 47,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers door handle broken

Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear tyres are over ten yrs old advise replacing

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes as they go inside the vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,992 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

discs front corroded

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,718 miles

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

no rear seetbelts fitted but not needed for year of car

o/s/f/door handle damaged but satill functions correctley

Fail 12 Jan 2009 64,712 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

no rear seetbelts fitted but not needed for year of car

o/s/f/door handle damaged but satill functions correctley

Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,281 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers door handle damaged but still opens door

Pass 22 Jan 2007 456,345 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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NDW 998X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NDW 998X, 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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NDW 998X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 22 March 1982.

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