MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH ACCLAIMs year 1982

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Pass percent:61.97%

(The average a petrol TRIUMPH ACCLAIM year 1982 passes without issue)

Based on:1,838 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	108
Headlamp aim out of alignment	102
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	101
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	52
Rear brake binding	47
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	45
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	45
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Registration plate lamp issues	33
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	27
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Brake pipe excessively corroded	21
Rear brake application uneven	18
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	16
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Registration plate issues	13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Front brake application uneven	11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	108
Headlamp aim out of alignment	102
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	101
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	52
Rear brake binding	47
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	45
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	45
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Registration plate lamp issues	33
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	27
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Brake pipe excessively corroded	21
Rear brake application uneven	18
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	16
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Registration plate issues	13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Front brake application uneven	11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH ACCLAIMs year 1982

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