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A493 ENJ

1984 Triumph Acclaim

Bronze Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,844 mi
Last recorded77,844 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2006
Typical for 1984 Triumph Acclaim49,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA493 ENJ
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2006 77,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body and paint work damage observed

excessive engine oil leaks

exhaust emissions producing some blue smoke

front number plate cracked

rear number plate water marked

some corrossion on both rear outer cills

some play in steering mechanism

Fail 30 Mar 2006 77,844 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

body and paint work damage observed

excessive engine oil leaks

exhaust emissions producing some blue smoke

front number plate cracked

rear number plate water marked

some corrossion on both rear outer cills

some play in steering mechanism

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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A493 ENJ is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim in Bronze with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A493 ENJ, 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 A493 ENJ registered?

A493 ENJ is a 1984 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 13 March 1984.

Is A493 ENJ safe to buy?

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