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SNY 178Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,863 mi
Last recorded86,863 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNY 178Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,607 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 86,243 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 85,632 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2009 85,632 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2008 85,316 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 85,314 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 84,779 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 84,058 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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SNY 178Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SNY 178Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SNY 178Y registered?

SNY 178Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 3 March 1983.

Is SNY 178Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNY 178Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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