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YPY 294Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,621 mi
Last recorded90,621 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPY 294Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 90,621 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 89,717 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 88,944 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 88,188 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,123 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 85,420 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,965 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,927 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,941 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 78,968 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,444 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 75,216 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,840 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 73,403 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 72,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 72,301 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 72,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 65,332 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 65,332 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 60,843 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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YPY 294Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YPY 294Y, 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 YPY 294Y registered?

YPY 294Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 18 February 1983.

Is YPY 294Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPY 294Y shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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