He tried to repair the engine but 'without success'. [=he was not able to repair the engine]
He will never 'succeed in' this business. [=he will never be successful in this business]
I am one of the diet clinic's 'success stories'. [=the diet clinic was able to help me]
(..) You cover us with your bow. It's too dangerous. So is your aim. Whatever Azeem is concocting, we must each be in place for it. Now our success depends on total concert. -We may be only six men-- -Seven. -What? Where's the little ones? -Safe with my mother. (..)1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves