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JGK 542Y

1982 Triumph Acclaim

Blue Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,386 mi
Last recorded65,386 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1982 Triumph Acclaim52,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGK 542Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,386 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 60,667 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 58,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 56,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 52,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,831 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,834 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR AND OFFSIDE TYRE PERISHING = =

Pass 25 Jun 2014 38,829 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,815 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,508 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,486 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,367 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,164 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,155 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,123 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,805 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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JGK 542Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim in Blue with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 JGK 542Y, 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 JGK 542Y registered?

JGK 542Y is a 1982 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is JGK 542Y safe to buy?

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