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A282 LJT

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

32,964 mi
Last recorded32,964 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA282 LJT
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 32,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower General build up of corrosion on and under vehicle

Offside Front Corrosion hole in O/S/F (drivers) door

Offside Front Corrosion hole in O/S/F outer wing

Offside Rear Corrosion hole in O/S/R outer wing

Offside Rear Corrosion hole in O/S/R passengers door

Rear Corrosion hole in exhaust (rear) silencer

Pass 22 Feb 2021 32,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 32,959 miles

Both offside doors corroding at bottom of outer skins.

Corrosion at offside rear lower wheel arch area. Not in prescribed areas.

Front bumper damaged at nearside.

Rear suspension components corroding.

Surface corrosion at front valance.

Surface corrosion at nearside outer sill.

Surface corrosion at offside front wing.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 32,958 miles

Both offside doors corroding at bottom of outer skins.

Exhaust system generally corroding.

Slight damage at nearside front bumper.

Slight damage at offside rear bumper.

Start of surface corrosion at offiside front wing and support panel.

Surface corrosion at offside rear roof area.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 32,954 miles

engine misfires

front bumper damaged

general corrosion under car

Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,949 miles

Damage at offside front bumper.

General surface corrosion at underside. including suspension components.

Start of corrosion at both outer sills and rear wheel arch areas.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 32,949 miles

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

Damage at offside front bumper.

General surface corrosion at underside. including suspension components.

Start of corrosion at both outer sills and rear wheel arch areas.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 32,948 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding slightly.

Surface corrosion at both inner and outer sills.

Surface corrosion at front cross member and both front inner wing areas.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,947 miles

Start of corroion at offside front inner wing area. Behind bumper.

Start of corrosion at offside rear, end of outer sill area.

Surface corrosion at front and rear suspension components.

Surface corrosion at nearside rear inner sill.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 32,943 miles

Excess corrosion hole at O/S/R w/arch edge lower corner area

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

GENERAL UNDERSIDE AREAS STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES (ESP FRONT END AREAS)

Jacking point areas starting to get abit corroded

N/S/R end inner sill areas getting abit corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,940 miles

Corrosion at offside front panel behind headlamp. Not in prescribed area.

Front suspension components corroding.

Offside front brake disc corroding.

Offside rear chassis leg corroded and holed. not in prescribed area.

Offside rear wheel arch corroded and holed. Not in prescribed area.

Start of corrosion at nearside front floor and rear inner sill areas.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 32,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Corrosion at offside front panel behind headlamp. Not in prescribed area.

Front suspension components corroding.

Offside front brake disc corroding.

Offside rear chassis leg corroded and holed. not in prescribed area.

Offside rear wheel arch corroded and holed. Not in prescribed area.

Slight leak at rear exhaust silencer.

Start of corrosion at nearside front floor and rear inner sill areas.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,926 miles

Both rear wheel arches becoming corroded.

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

Osf and osr tyres are cracking and perishing.

Under body and suspension components are generally corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,923 miles

exhaust corroding

general surface corrosion at underside and at suspension components

nearside front bumper damaged

offside front brake disc badly corroded

slight leak at rear exhaust silencer

start of corrosion at offside front cross member

start of corrosion at offside front floor area

Pass 17 Feb 2010

Front brake discs are corroded,

Loud mechanical noise at engine area,

Offside front tyre side wall is cracking.

Rear chassis are corroded,

Rear flexable brake hoses ends are rusty.

Rear jacking points are corroded,

This vehiocle has areas of advanced corrosion at pannels and under body.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 32,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside 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)

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

Front brake discs are corroded,

Loud mechanical noise at engine area,

Rear chassis are corroded,

Rear flexable brake hoses ends are rusty.

Rear jacking points are corroded,

This vehiocle has areas of advanced corrosion at pannels and under body.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,912 miles

B/Discs getting corroded at face edges

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Engine getting abit noisey

Exhaust system abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting corroded

GENERAL UNDERSIDE AREAS GETTING CORRODED

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION STARTING TO GET POOR

Inner/outer sill areas getting abit corroded and rear inner sills/chassis areas also getting corroded

O/S W/Blade split at end

O/S/F tyre getting abit cracked and perrished

W/arch edges and inner w/arch areas getting abit corroded slightly

Fail 2 Mar 2009 32,912 miles

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

B/Discs getting corroded at face edges

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Engine getting abit noisey

Exhaust system abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting corroded

GENERAL UNDERSIDE AREAS GETTING CORRODED

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION STARTING TO GET POOR

Inner/outer sill areas getting abit corroded and rear inner sills/chassis areas also getting corroded

O/S W/Blade split at end

O/S/F tyre getting abit cracked and perrished

W/arch edges and inner w/arch areas getting abit corroded slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,908 miles

Ends of rear flexable brake hoses are rusty.

Front brake discs are in poor condition

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Rusting @ Doors and sills Generaly under body.Jacking points.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 32,908 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ends of rear flexable brake hoses are rusty.

Front brake discs are in poor condition

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Rusting @ Doors and sills Generaly under body.Jacking points.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,900 miles

None of the previous advised items have been adressed.

Fail 14 Feb 2007 32,900 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine runs poorly at idle and start of acceleration.

Exhaust is rusty.

Front brake discs are rusty

Nearside indicator is fast.

This vehicle shows rusting and evidence of standing.

Wipers ar poor.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 32,895 miles

Areas of rusting at rear underside of vehicle

Exhaust generaly rusty

Front disc faces are rusting

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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A282 LJT is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 A282 LJT, 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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A282 LJT is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 15 March 1984.

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