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Triumph Acclaim MOT Results

67.1% pass rate
from 161 tests in 2020
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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 Suspension
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.62% fail on Springs
      • 0.62% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.62% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.62% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.62% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.62% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.2% fail on Doors
      • 0.62% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.62% fail on Door condition
      • 0.62% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.62% fail on Door condition
    • 0.62% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.62% fail on Transmission
      • 0.62% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.62% fail on Joints
    • 0.62% fail on Floor
  • 9.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.62% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
    • 0.62% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.62% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.62% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.62% fail on Position lamp
  • 9.3% fail on Brakes
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.62% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.62% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.62% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.62% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.62% fail on Lever
    • 0.62% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.62% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.62% fail on Brake pads
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 2.5% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.2% fail on Size/type (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.62% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
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