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A362 OFJ

1984 Triumph Acclaim

White Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,501 mi
Last recorded62,501 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA362 OFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,501 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion starting on sills

Pass 26 Apr 2018 57,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 57,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 44,894 miles

corrosion starting on sills

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 44,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion starting on sills

Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,952 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 43,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 41,506 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 41,506 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 36,730 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,659 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 35,659 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,560 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 33,559 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,383 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,127 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,524 miles

Passenger mirror missing

Fail 5 Nov 2007 31,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger mirror missing

Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,206 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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A362 OFJ is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in White with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A362 OFJ, 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 A362 OFJ registered?

A362 OFJ is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 22 March 1984.

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