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Triumph Acclaim MOT Results

78.9% pass rate
from 128 tests in 2020
(19% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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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.

  • 12% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance (23% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (79% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (86% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (54% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance (88% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (12% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (45% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt
          • 0.78% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Brake linings
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.78% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.78% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.78% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.78% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.78% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.78% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 8.6% fail on Suspension (10% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (15% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.78% fail on Springs
      • 0.78% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (0.33% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (19% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (41% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type (41% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (0.51% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (37% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (37% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Stop lamp
  • 6.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (6.0% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Chassis (56% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis condition (58% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (22% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.78% fail on Tank
    • 0.78% fail on Transmission
      • 0.78% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.78% fail on Joints
    • 0.78% fail on Doors
      • 0.78% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.78% fail on Door condition
    • 0.78% fail on Seats
      • 0.78% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Wipers
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition (30% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (4.5% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts (4.3% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres (12% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.78% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plates
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