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A398 JEL

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,387 mi
Last recorded33,387 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA398 JEL
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 33,387 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 29,870 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 29,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 29,827 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 29,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 28,875 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 27,743 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 27,635 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 27,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 27,454 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 27,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 26,969 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,520 miles

inner sill near side rear slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,353 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 25,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under side of vehicle showing sighns of surface rust

Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers perished

Pass 19 Nov 2008 24,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 23,455 miles

pin hole in off side front inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 18 Nov 2006 22,832 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from engine

How Reliable is the Triumph Acclaim?

Based on 7,437 MOT tests across 1,142 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
1,003
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,357
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 267
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
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A398 JEL is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A398 JEL, 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 A398 JEL registered?

A398 JEL is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 7 December 1983.

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The MOT history for A398 JEL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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