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XTV 189Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Silver Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,588 mi
Last recorded25,588 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTV 189Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 25,588 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 25,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 24,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 22,973 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 21,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2011 17,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,777 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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XTV 189Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Silver with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XTV 189Y, 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 XTV 189Y registered?

XTV 189Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 13 April 1983.

Is XTV 189Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTV 189Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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