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UWG 828Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Gold Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,781 mi
Last recorded64,781 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWG 828Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 64,781 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 60,479 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 58,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,095 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,065 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 50,990 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 50,958 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,408 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,434 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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UWG 828Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Gold with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UWG 828Y, 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 UWG 828Y registered?

UWG 828Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 22 March 1983.

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The MOT history for UWG 828Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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