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JGH 843Y

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,772 mi
Last recorded76,772 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 843Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,772 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 76,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 68,390 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 68,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both nearside outer door handles are broken but still work.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,589 miles

Both nearside door handles are broken but still function

Fail 20 Aug 2012 59,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both nearside door handles are broken but still function

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,564 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,560 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,907 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 49,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 49,308 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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JGH 843Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 JGH 843Y, 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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JGH 843Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 8 August 1982.

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