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VRD 809Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,249 mi
Last recorded91,249 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRD 809Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 91,249 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 89,258 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 87,051 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 87,043 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan/ jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 85,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 85,632 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 80,817 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,502 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 74,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,922 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,346 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 66,334 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 63,849 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 57,532 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 52,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 48,223 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 44,304 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 41,120 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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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.

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