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1983 Triumph Acclaim 1.3L Petrol · A258 WML

A258 WML

1983 Triumph Acclaim (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1983. Recorded mileage 52,528 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
TRIUMPH ACCLAIM
Year / Origin
1983 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
No results
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage
52,528 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
No results
No test records found
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1983
Engine
1335cc
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A258 WML Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2011
  • 52,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

A258 WML MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 09:42
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Triumph Acclaim (A258 WML) between December 2005 and December 2011.

The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 December 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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A258 WML Mileage History

  1. 16/12/200551,304 mi
  2. 15/12/200651,522 mi+218 mi
  3. 14/12/200751,812 mi+290 mi
  4. 16/12/200852,058 mi+246 mi
  5. 15/12/200952,245 mi+187 mi
  6. 16/12/201052,425 mi+180 mi
  7. 15/12/201152,528 mi+103 mi
  8. 15/12/201152,528 mi

Average of roughly 204 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Status Unknown
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