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KMJ 17Y

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Gold Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,402 mi
Last recorded39,402 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMJ 17Y
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 39,402 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 39,372 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 38,729 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 36,652 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing has some play

Fail 26 Sep 2018 36,652 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/r wheel bearing has some play

Pass 22 Sep 2017 34,895 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has some play

Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,727 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,494 miles

major engine oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 28,552 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 27,846 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,880 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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KMJ 17Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Gold with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 54,098 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 KMJ 17Y, 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 43 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KMJ 17Y registered?

KMJ 17Y is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 26 May 1983.

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The MOT history for KMJ 17Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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