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UDF 616X

1981 Triumph Acclaim

Black Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,950 mi
Last recorded2,950 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1981 Triumph Acclaim53,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDF 616X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 2,950 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 2,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 96,609 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 96,609 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 90,264 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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UDF 616X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim in Black with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 53,808 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 UDF 616X, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UDF 616X registered?

UDF 616X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 20 October 1981.

Is UDF 616X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDF 616X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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