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NGJ 416Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

11,692 mi
Last recorded11,692 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGJ 416Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 11,692 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 9,540 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 7,213 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 4,713 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 2,861 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 1,310 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 1,310 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 446 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 98,273 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,718 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 93,528 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 90,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,451 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,201 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,130 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,537 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 75,796 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,178 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

wipers poor

Fail 20 Apr 2010 73,178 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers poor

Pass 25 Apr 2009 71,482 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 69,327 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 68,655 miles

front brake pads appear well worn

general corrosion to rear chassis

n/s seat belt in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2006 68,638 miles

co high

front brake pads well worn

oil smoke

rear brake pipes corroded

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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NGJ 416Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NGJ 416Y, 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 NGJ 416Y registered?

NGJ 416Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 3 March 1983.

Is NGJ 416Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGJ 416Y shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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