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AFJ 357Y

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,157 mi
Last recorded63,157 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFJ 357Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 63,157 miles

Exhaust midsection covered in repair tape but solid and not blowing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,704 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,609 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 61,555 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,773 miles

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted

Fail 15 May 2014 59,705 miles

both inner sills corroded at rear

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 59,705 miles

both inner sills corroded at rear

Pass 4 May 2013 58,799 miles

Both sills corroded at the rear

Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,541 miles

slight corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,278 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,764 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 57,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 57,162 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,567 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 55,957 miles

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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AFJ 357Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 52,399 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 AFJ 357Y, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFJ 357Y registered?

AFJ 357Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is AFJ 357Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFJ 357Y shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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