MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan/ jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre and rear inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Underside (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected In the wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside front underside body/structure has corrosion. Not within a prescribed area
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Acclaim?
Based on 7,437 MOT tests across 1,142 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VRD 809Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VRD 809Y, 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 VRD 809Y registered?
VRD 809Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 13 June 1983.
Is VRD 809Y safe to buy?
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