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RHX 196Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Black Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,507 mi
Last recorded95,507 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHX 196Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 95,507 miles

all coil springs rusty

body corrosion

outer sills rusty

weld repair to n/s outer sil

Pass 7 Oct 2012 94,988 miles

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

body rust.

Fail 30 Sep 2012 94,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

body rust.

Pass 2 Oct 2011 93,053 miles

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

body rust

Pass 1 Oct 2010 91,841 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 89,561 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2007 84,826 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2006 83,506 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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RHX 196Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Black with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RHX 196Y, 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 RHX 196Y registered?

RHX 196Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 26 April 1983.

Is RHX 196Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHX 196Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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