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Triumph Acclaim MOT Results

77.3% pass rate
from 128 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Triumph Acclaim is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.1% fail on Chassis
      • 3.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.6% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.78% fail on Pipe
      • 0.78% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.78% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.78% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.78% fail on Transmission
      • 0.78% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.78% fail on Joints
    • 0.78% fail on Cabs
      • 0.78% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.78% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.78% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.78% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.78% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.78% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 6.3% fail on Brakes
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.78% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt
          • 0.78% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.78% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.78% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.78% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.78% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.78% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.78% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.78% fail on Brake pads
  • 4.7% fail on Suspension
    • 3.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.78% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.78% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.78% fail on Steering
    • 0.78% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.78% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.78% fail on Tyres
    • 0.78% fail on Condition
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