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OWS 639Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,322 mi
Last recorded70,322 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWS 639Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 70,322 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,250 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,392 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 69,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,777 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,564 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,445 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,139 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 67,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,868 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 65,868 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,558 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 56,648 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 51,597 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 46,768 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 43,736 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 40,732 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 40,407 miles

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

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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OWS 639Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OWS 639Y, 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 OWS 639Y registered?

OWS 639Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 13 June 1983.

Is OWS 639Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWS 639Y 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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