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JCG 751X

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,859 mi
Last recorded18,859 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCG 751X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,859 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

towbar fitment to body structure very weak, also electrics not working fro o/s indicator and n/s side light

vehicle is rusted throughout

Fail 2 Sep 2013 18,847 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

towbar fitment to body structure very weak, also electrics not working fro o/s indicator and n/s side light

vehicle is rusted throughout

Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,701 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Advise against use of tow bar due to very weak fitment to body structure. also wiring incorrect to o/s indicator and n/s side light

Fail 31 Aug 2012 16,698 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Advise against use of tow bar due to very weak fitment to body structure. also wiring incorrect to o/s indicator and n/s side light

Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2010 6,866 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 68,630 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 96,680 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 90,856 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 85,081 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 76,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s mirror cracked / corrosion to both rear qtr panels

Fail 16 Aug 2006 75,734 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s mirror cracked / wipers poor / radiator rotten / o/s disc pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2005 61,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s mirror cracked

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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JCG 751X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 52,399 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 JCG 751X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JCG 751X registered?

JCG 751X is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 30 April 1982.

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