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A230 JBY

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Beige Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,519 mi
Last recorded35,519 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA230 JBY
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,519 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 35,519 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,683 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,202 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front end, OS body & rear damage

OSF seat belt buckle cover missing

OSF tyre cracking

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

Rear number plate water marked

Fail 21 Jul 2008 34,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front end, OS body & rear damage

NSR & OSR body corrosion (holed)

OSF seat belt buckle cover missing

OSF tyre cracking

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

Rear number plate water marked

Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2006 33,215 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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A230 JBY is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Beige with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 49,754 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 A230 JBY, 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 42 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A230 JBY is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 21 March 1984.

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