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TOB 643Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Silver Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,433 mi
Last recorded86,433 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOB 643Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 86,433 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides; inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 84,786 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 82,272 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 80,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 77,620 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 73,654 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 68,397 miles

Corrosion to cross member below rad.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,243 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Play in steering column top bush

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,905 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 56,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 55,768 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,601 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 54,601 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,016 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 52,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No rear seat belts fitted

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,673 miles

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

n/s/r chsssie as slight rot.

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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TOB 643Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Silver with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TOB 643Y, 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 TOB 643Y registered?

TOB 643Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 24 May 1983.

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The MOT history for TOB 643Y shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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