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A30 JON

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,628 mi
Last recorded20,628 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA30 JON
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 20,628 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 20,321 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 19,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 19,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 18,425 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 16,086 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 16,075 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 15,791 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 15,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 15,749 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,681 miles

Nearside Front surface cracks on tyre wall

Nearside Rear surface cracks on tyre wall

Offside Front surface cracks on tyre wall

Offside Rear surface cracks on tyre wall

Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,362 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 14,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 14,348 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 13,866 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 13,241 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 13,234 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 13,234 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside inner cv boot leaking lube

slight exhaust blow from the center section to back box joint

Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,229 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 13,214 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 13,152 miles

door/ign key split (RECOMEND REPLACEMENT)

oil leaking from cam cover gasket

very slight exhaust blow from the center section

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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A30 JON is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A30 JON, 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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What year was A30 JON registered?

A30 JON is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A30 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for A30 JON shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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