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ROL 954Y

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,783 mi
Last recorded73,783 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROL 954Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 73,783 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,253 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 69,253 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,990 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 66,990 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 65,656 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,973 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 61,973 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 59,922 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,237 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear o/s n/s tyres sur crackes

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,517 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 46,531 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,291 miles

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 42,290 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,665 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 35,658 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,849 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,237 miles

All tyre saide walls have deteriorated but no cords are exposed

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 27,237 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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ROL 954Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ROL 954Y, 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 ROL 954Y registered?

ROL 954Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 9 December 1982.

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