MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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