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WAP 385Y

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,855 mi
Last recorded62,855 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAP 385Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 62,855 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 62,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,370 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 62,370 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,709 miles

Nearside Rear Chassis

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 56,695 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Chassis

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,700 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 83,700 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,423 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 51,423 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,236 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 49,236 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,630 miles

n/s inner and outer sills getting weak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,817 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 43,691 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,704 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,499 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,367 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,608 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 15,651 miles

general corrosion to under side

Fail 15 Dec 2005 15,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f inner wing corroded.

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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WAP 385Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 52,399 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 WAP 385Y, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WAP 385Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 November 1982.

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