MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,627 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nfs far rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Forward axle mounting area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Upper Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Along roof line - hole above os door. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Below drivers seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seal - corroded and marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Seal - near front jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
indicators flashing out of fase.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Acclaim?
Based on 7,437 MOT tests across 1,142 vehicles.
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A198 GLT is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1983 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 54,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Triumph Acclaim fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A198 GLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Acclaim typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A198 GLT registered?
A198 GLT is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 9 November 1983.
Is A198 GLT safe to buy?
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