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Triumph Acclaim MOT Results
77.3% pass rate
from 128 tests in 2021
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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.
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8.6% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
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3.1% fail on
Chassis
- 3.1% fail on Chassis condition
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1.6% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.78% fail on Pipe
- 0.78% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.78% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.78% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.78% fail on
Transmission
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0.78% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.78% fail on Joints
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0.78% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.78% fail on
Cabs
- 0.78% fail on Prescribed areas
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7.8% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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3.9% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
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0.78% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.78% fail on Position lamp
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0.78% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.78% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.78% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.78% fail on
Flashing type
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3.9% fail on
Headlamp aim
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6.3% fail on
Brakes
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5.5% fail on
Brake performance
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3.1% fail on
Service brake performance
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3.1% fail on
Rbt
- 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
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3.1% fail on
Rbt
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2.3% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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2.3% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
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2.3% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.78% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.78% fail on
Rbt
- 0.78% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.78% fail on
Rbt
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3.1% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.78% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.78% fail on Hand lever
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0.78% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.78% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.78% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.78% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.78% fail on Brake pads
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0.78% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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5.5% fail on
Brake performance
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4.7% fail on
Suspension
- 3.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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0.78% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.78% fail on Ball joint
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3.9% fail on
Visibility
- 2.3% fail on Wipers
- 2.3% fail on Washers
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3.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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3.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.1% fail on
Spark ignition
- 2.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
- 0.78% fail on Catalyst emissions
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3.1% fail on
Spark ignition
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3.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.3% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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2.3% fail on
Seat belts
- 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas
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2.3% fail on
Seat belts
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0.78% fail on
Steering
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0.78% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.78% fail on Track rod end
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0.78% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.78% fail on
Tyres
- 0.78% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review
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Triumph Acclaim 1981 - 1984
Reliable, fun to drive, nippy and reasonably economical